Most valuable Premier League XI based on market value
Footballers are transferred for ridiculously high amounts of money these days. Whether it be Gareth Bale’s record-breaking transfer to Real Madrid or Anthony Martial’s stunning deadline day move to Manchester United, football clubs are forking out huge amounts of money to get the player they want.
The Premier League’s spending power is well known and sometimes the teams end up paying inflated prices for the players they want. The most valuable XI of the Premier League is predictably made up of the traditional giants of English football although a single player from Everton and Tottenham also make the list.
The market value of the players is calculated using the values provided by transfermarkt.
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We take a look at the most valuable Premier League XI currently.
#1 Thibaut Courtois - Goalkeeper €35 million (Chelsea)
The Belgian goalkeeper has been considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the game from the last 4 years now. Still only 23, Courtois has already played at some of the top clubs around the world like Genk, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.
Considering his high standards, Courtois has had a mixed season at Chelsea so far. With Champions League football not looking possible for Chelsea next season, the young Belgian might be seeking a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer.
His market value is €35 million currently but reports are suggesting that Real Madrid are ready to test Chelsea’s resolve by bidding a ridiculous €75 million to secure his services. Still very young and already one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Courtois’ market value is only set to rise in the future.