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💰 Real Madrid CF topped the squad market value ranking, with a valuation of EUR 1,364m, bolstered by the signing of Kylian Mbappé, who is currently the most valuable player in the world. Manchester City FC (EUR 1,231m) and Paris Saint-Germain FC (EUR 1,041m) followed among the champions, according to Football Benchmark’s Player Valuation Tool as of January 2025. 🔝 Interestingly, all champions included in the publication hold the most valuable squad in their domestic leagues. 🔗 Read the full European Champions Report 2025: https://lnkd.in/dYZuVAWX #football #footballbenchmark #realmadrid

Did you know SEVEN players from the Bundesliga International GmbH feature in the top 10 average Distance Covered in Europe's Top 5 leagues this season? 🔋 And can you guess the LALIGA star who tops the top 10 fastest by Max Speed? A clue, it isn’t Kylian Mbappé… 👀🤔 With domestic football returning this weekend, we crunch the numbers through PFF FC data to reveal the standout performers in 2024/25 so far 📊 Learn more on how TransferRoom's partnership with PFF FC supports clubs, agents and players in the transfer market: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z13R-0 #DataInsights #Football #PFF #TransferRoom

The recent derby between Inter Milan and AC Milan at San Siro set a historic 💸 €7.63 million box office revenue, surpassing the previous €6.62 million record held since 2019. With over 75,000 passionate fans in attendance, this moment marks a new milestone for Italian football. ⚽ 📈 Why it matters: Global Recognition: The revenue reflects Serie A's growing global appeal, positioning Italian clubs as competitive forces in Europe. 🌍 Financial Growth: Increased matchday income boosts club resources for player investments and infrastructure. 🏦 Sustainability: Higher revenues contribute to the league's long-term stability. #SerieA #InterMilan #FootballBusiness #RevenueGrowth #SportsIndustry

💰 Looking at the most valuable squads in La Liga, following the September update of our valuation tool, Real Madrid claim the top spot as their squad value has increased by +€243 million to €1,373 million. This substantial increase can be mostly attributed to the acquisition of a certain Kylian Mbappé, who now has a €233.2 million market valuation. Furthermore, Real Madrid have 3 of the 4 most valuable players in the World, with Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. also to be found on this list. 📉 In 2nd, FC Barcelona have a squad value of €924 million, following a -€77 million decrease this summer, which has been fuelled by the exits of players such as İlkay Gündoğan, João Cancelo and João Félix. 📈 In 3rd, Atlético Madrid have increased their squad value to €566 million following some significant signing this summer. In fact, their 3 signings Julían Álvarez, Conor Gallagher and Robin Le Normand have straight away become Atlético Madrid’s 3 most valuable players, with a combined value of €187.6 million alone. #football #futbol #laliga #footballbusiness

🏆 With the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony wrapped up, and Rodri being named as the best men’s player in the World, let’s take a look at the market value evolution of those players in the top 3. 🥇 With the lowest market value amongst the Ballon d’Or’s top 3 players, we find the winner, Rodri, at €117 million, with his value having increased by +€8 million since July 2023. 🥈 In 2nd, we find Vinicius Junior, who also has the 2nd highest market value of the 3, having grown by +€18 million since July 2023, up to €176 million. 🥉 And ranking 3rd at the Ballon d’Or 2024, we find 21-year-old Jude Bellingham, with the highest market value of the 3, while also having experienced the biggest increase since July 2023, where he was given his 1st market value as a Real Madrid player, of €152 million. Today, that number has grown by +€31 million to €183 million. Who do you think should’ve won the Ballon d’Or?👇 #ballondor #football

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𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 🇩🇪: 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! ⚽ On our Instagram we predicted that 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗲𝗿 would have a transfer value of €𝟯𝟭.𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻, now he’s officially moved to 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱 for €𝟮𝟴.𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🎯 This close alignment between our 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and his actual transfer fee showcases the power of BEBR Football’s 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀. Our team consistently delivers precise 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, ensuring football clubs, scouts, and analysts can rely on our data for 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, just like in this latest Bundesliga transfer. Check out our original prediction on Instagram: 📲https://lnkd.in/dJxRA4qG #BEBRFootball #MaximilianBeier #FootballTransfers #Bundesliga #FootballAnalysis #DataDriven #TransferMarket #BorussiaDortmund

#PremierLeague clubs have generated most revenues in global football. The combined club revenues is nearly 2X that of the nearest #LALIGA clubs (as per 21/22 season report) - Average revenue of the top 6 clubs in 2022/23: £580m - Average revenue of the remaining 14 clubs in 22/23: £184m In the same context, the valuations of Premier League clubs (considering valuation data as per Sportico, Jan 2023, revenues 22/23) - Average valuation of top 6 clubs: £3.4bn - Average valuation of the next 14 clubs: £284m The valuation to revenue multiplier - Top 6 clubs: 5.9 - Next 14 clubs: 1.5 Average Premier League club: 2.8

Excited to share the latest edition of The Football Digest's-Kickoff Korner! ⚽ In Ed.1 Vol.3, we take a comprehensive look at Girona FC's performance during the 2023/24 season. By me and Dr.Tanishq Katti, this detailed analysis covers everything from team performance to transfer market activities and individual player evaluations. Key highlights include: •Offensive Prowess: 85 goals scored (2.24 per game) 🚀 •Defensive Stat: 125 saves, 124 blocks, 600 clearances 🛡️ •Transfer Insights: Notable signings like Artem Dovbyk (€7.8 million) and key departures such as Santiago Bueno (€12 million) 💼 The report also discusses the future focus for Girona FC, emphasizing defensive improvements and strategic player development to enhance their competitive edge. Check out the full analysis for a deep dive into Girona FC’s season and what's next for the club. ⚽ #LaLiga #GironaFC #GironaFutbolClub #footballanalytics

🇪🇸 Following the December update of Football Benchmark Intelligence’s valuation tool, Real Madrid CF holds the top spot among the most valuable squads in LaLiga with a total value of €1,364 million, reflecting a modest increase of €4 million. 📈 The standout performer in terms of squad value growth is FC Barcelona. Several players, including Pau Cubarsí (+€30.6 million) and Fermín López (+€20.8 million), have seen significant market value increases. Notably, six of the seven La Liga players with the largest market value gains since September 2024 are from Barcelona. 📉 In contrast, Sevilla is the only team to experience a decline in squad value during this period, dropping from €204.9 million to €183.7 million. #laliga #realmadrid #fcbarcelona #football