New market values show how the top international clubs have developed. FC Bayern has made significant gains – but remains unchanged in the rankings.
Despite a noticeable increase in squad value, the German record champions remain in eighth place in a global comparison. According to a current overview by Transfermarkt, the Munich squad is currently valued at 981 million euros – over 75 million more than in September. However, this does not change the ranking. Real Madrid leads with 1.38 billion euros, followed by Arsenal (1.33 billion) and Manchester City (1.23 billion). Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea and PSG also continue to rank ahead of FCB.
While many top international clubs have only been able to maintain their market values or have fallen slightly, Bayern is setting an example. The club is deliberately pursuing a different path and investing specifically in young talent – an approach that is increasingly paying off. Lennart Karl is mainly responsible for the current rise: the 17-year-old is now valued at €60 million, an increase of €40 million. It is the biggest jump in the market value of a Bundesliga player since market values were introduced in 2004.
Aleksandar Pavlovic, Tom Bischof and Dayot Upamecano also increased their value – by ten million euros each.
Musiala loses market value – Olise remains stable
Not all Bayern professionals were able to maintain their value. Jamal Musiala lost ten million euros and now stands at 130 million, on a par with Michael Olise, whose market value remained stable. Harry Kane was also devalued by ten million and now stands at 65 million. In Musiala’s case, his longer injury break plays a major role, while Kane’s age plays a role. Both factors have a strong impact on the theoretical market value, even if they continue to convince in sporting terms.
Joshua Kimmich, Minjae Kim and Leon Goretzka each lose seven million euros, while Serge Gnabry and Raphael Guerreiro lose two million, mainly due to their expiring contracts.
The fact that FC Bayern was able to increase the value of its squad despite a personnel upheaval is seen as confirmation of the course it has taken. Instead of relying on short-term record purchases, the club is relying on development and potential. Karl’s rise is just one example of this. Further talents are set to follow and help the club keep up with its billion-euro competition in the long term.
