Player valuation: Napoli’s squad value surges while huge decline threatens Atletico Madrid’s financials
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As we approach the season midpoint, we have updated the Off The Pitch Player Valuation Tool with new expected transfer fees for players in the big-five leagues.
This analysis identifies the biggest gainers and losers in terms of squad value since the 2022/23 season began.
Why it matters: Performance on the pitch - even in the short-term - directly affects player valuations. Players are a club’s most valuable asset and these days most are highly dependent on the transfer market.
The perspective: With plummeting squad values, clubs are at risk of making financial losses which influence their ability to invest in new talent.
9 December 2022 - 1:12 PM
In the upcoming winter-transfer window, many clubs will hope to make a quick buck from struggling rivals desperate to acquire players to help fulfil club expectations.
However, some teams might have been better off selling in the summer window as poor performance and upcoming contract expirations quickly cause player valuations to decrease.
As of December 1st, we have updated the Off The Pitch Player Valuation Tool with new estimated transfer values for all players i
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