Can you guess which team in the world has the second-most expensive roster? Transfermarkt has provided us with data on some of the top teams in the world, specifically their historical marketing statistics.
The distinction between the squad value and the buy/purchase value of some of the best football clubs in history will be explained in this article.
| S. No | Club | Squad Value | Purchase Value | Difference |
| 1. | Manchester City | €1.06bn | €1.01bn | +€40m |
| 2. | Manchester United | €792.3m | €892.6m | -€100.3m |
| 3. | Chelsea | €861.5m | €757.7m | +€103.8m |
| 4. | Paris Saint Germain | €890.4m | €73.04m | +€160.0m |
| 5. | Liverpool | €925.0m | €662.1m | +€262.9m |
| 6. | Real Madrid | €837.5m | €638.9m | +€198.6m |
| 7. | Atletico Madrid | €611.5m | €526.2m | +€85.3m |
| 8. | Arsenal | €665.5m | €492.3m | +€173.2m |
| 9. | Barcelona | €813.7m | €467.5m | +€346.2m |
| 10. | Newcastle United | €422.1m | €454.9m | -€32.8m |
*Note – The table is not in order*
Although Manchester City is the world’s most valued club, it hasn’t been the richest since Newcastle United’s owners took over in 2021. A total of €40 million can be made by the future owners of Man City.
If at all conceivable, the club’s purchase will result in a €100.3 million loss for Manchester United’s future owners. Similar circumstances apply to Newcastle United, where a buyer will have to bear a €32.8 million deficit.
If someone wants to purchase Barcelona, they will make a huge profit of €346.2 million, which they can then spend to purchase players. After Man City, Liverpool is the second-most expensive team in the world, and their future owners will make an incredible profit of more than €250 million.
You can see the remaining ones in the table by yourself. The acquisition worth of European powerhouses like Real Madrid, Arsenal, and PSG is lower than their team value.
