Premier League 2020-21 : Ranking The Clubs On Squad Value
12. Newcastle United [€252.70m]
After a slight reprieve under Rafael Benitez, the doom-and-gloom mood returned to St James’ Park. Mike Ashley is still calling the shots upstairs, while Steve Bruce is considered – at best – an underwhelming successor to Benitez. Despite being one of the biggest clubs in the division, Newcastle’s squad value is only the 12th highest. Newcastle’s most valuable player is Allan Saint-Maximin, who is valued at €28m, followed by Wilson and Joelinton.
11. West Ham United [€279.75m]
West Ham spent £78m in the summer of 2019 as they aimed to better 10th-place finish in Manuel Pellegrini’s second season at the helm. Things didn’t go well in the next season as they barely managed to survive relegation, finishing 16th. However, this season they have been excellent. They are pushing for a UCL place, with their most valuable players being Declan Rice (€60m), Tomas Soucek (€40m) and Jarrod Bowen (€30m).
10. Aston Villa [€379.70m]
Aston Villa survived relegation on the final day of the last season by just one point. They had spent £144.5m on 12 new faces in the summer of 2019, and a lot was expected of them, but things didn’t go well. This season, they are in a much better place at 10th. Villa’s most valuable player is Jack Grealish(€60m), closely followed by Douglas Luiz (€35m) and Ollie Watkins (€32m).
9. Wolverhampton Wanderers [€412.10m]
Given that they finished seventh last season, it’s a little surprising that Wolves are 9th in this ranking. Nuno Espirito Santo’s group is valued at €412.10m by Transfermarkt, despite the fact that their squad has the youngest average age in the top flight. Ruben Neves, tops the pile with over at €50m valuation, with Raul Jimenez, Adama Traore and Pedro Neto, all valued at €35m each, come next in line.
8. Everton FC [€464.50m]
Everton have packed their squad with highly-valued players, as well as failing to shift some expensive fringe players, and this leaves the Toffees with a squad worth €464.50m. The club finished the league at 12th position last season and that has affected the squad value. Their most valuable player is Richarlison(€60m), followed by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (€45m) and Lucas Digne(€35m).
7. Leicester City [€475.90m]
Leicester’s midfield stars account for more than £100m of their squad’s market value, with James Maddison(€60m), Wilfred Ndidi (€50m) and Youri Tielemans (€55m) being the top three. One of the most impactful players, Jamie Vardy is only valued at €10m, most likely because of his age(34). Defender Caglar Soyunchu and Harvey Barnes are valued at €40m and €35m respectively.
6. Arsenal FC [€549.10m]
Arsenal does still have some stars in its squad, but it isn’t getting any younger. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will turn 32 this summer, and the Gunners’ defense is aging as well. Their last summer signing, Thomas Partey, was not able to perform up to the standard in his first season at the club. Their most valuable player is, surprisingly, Bukayo Saka, valued at €60m. The next most valuable asset is Thomas Partey(€45m), followed by Pepe(€38m).