Valuation analysis: FC Porto boast highest-valued squad outside the big five, but still worth less than 90% of Premier League sides

Our recent valuation update now includes valuations for 2,500 players in a range of so-called talent-factory leagues.
In this analysis, we look at who has the most valuable squad outside the big five, interesting players to keep an eye on, and how good clubs in these leagues are at selling.
Why it matters: Enzo Fernandez is just the latest example of a player using one of these five leagues as a stepping stone to a bigger league.
The perspective: Most squads in these talent-factory leagues are worth far less than Premier League sides. However, their reliance on player sales to those big five clubs explains this discrepancy.

In the latest transfer windows, demand has surged for young and upcoming players from the leagues below the big five, leading to lavish spendings on Enzo Fernández, Antony, Cody Gakpo, Charles De Ketelaere and many more.

With our latest update to the Off The Pitch Player Valuation Tool, we are now also providing valuations for more than 2,500 players in the Dutch Eredivisie, Belgian Pro League, Portuguese Primeira Liga, Brazilian Serie A and the English Championship.

Do you want to read this article?

Get instant access by signing up for a 7-day free trial

No credit card, no commitments, and it will expire automatically.

You will receive a link that activates your trial in an email.