National treasure: the most expensive national team squads

The closer to the World Cup, the more attention is paid to the national teams. This topic became especially relevant after the League of Nations, where some national teams performed clearly below their level. At the same time, many national teams have a very high personnel potential. That’s where we will concentrate on now. Next are the teams with the most expensive squads.

Argentina (617 million euros)

A few years ago, the national team of Argentina probably was more expensive by 100 million due to Lionel Messi. Now the PSG forward is valued at 50 million euros. The most expensive player in the “Albiceleste” squad at the moment is Inter forward Lautaro Martinez. His transfer fee is 75 million euros. Lautaro is the most expensive player of the Milan club and the second most expensive player in Serie A. Only Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic is worth more than €85m in the Italian league.

Italy (681 million euros)

The Italian national team has one of the most expensive teams in the world. At the same time, the Scuadra Azzurra did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup. This, of course, is a serious blow to the European champions, but they are not discouraged. Roberto Mancini has taken the opportunity to announce a restructuring of the team, namely its rejuvenation. At the moment the most expensive player for the Italians is Nicolo Barella. The Inter midfielder is worth €70m. Inter’s defender Alessandro Bastoni (60 mln), PSG midfielder Marco Verratti (50 mln), Paris goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (50 mln) and AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali (50 mln) also have a considerable transfer value. The Italians have a lot of talented youngsters, so the national team have great prospects.

Spain (745 million euros)

Spain also has a relatively young team, but it is already producing results. Luis Enrique’s side qualified for the World Cup and are performing well in the League of Nations. The most expensive player in the Red Fury is FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri. His transfer fee is 80 million euros. Pedri is the most expensive player of the Catalan club and the second most expensive player of La Liga. Manchester City midfielder Rodri (€70 million), Barcelona winger Ansu Fati (€60 million) and Catalan midfielder Gavi (€60 million) are also highly valued in the Spanish squad. The latter is admired by Enrique. Specialist has put together a good team that must make a name for itself at the World Cup.

Germany (804 million euros)

The national team of Germany is among the favorites of any tournament by default. So it will be at the World Cup. In addition, the Germans have assembled a good team. The most expensive player of the Bundestim team at the moment is Yozua Kimmich. The Bayern midfielder is estimated at €80 million. Kimmich is the most expensive player of the Munich club and one of the most expensive players in the Bundesliga. The Germans also value Chelsea midfielder Kaj Haverz highly (70 million), Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala (65 million), Rokermeister midfielder Leon Goretzka (65 million) and Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry (65 million). Hans-Dieter Flick had great success at Bayern, now he is expected to do the same at the helm of the national team.

Portugal (€844m)

The Portuguese national team performs with varying success, but always meets the minimum goals. Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important player for the team, but his transfer value is gradually decreasing. Now the most expensive footballer of the Portuguese is the midfielder of Manchester United Bruno Fernandes. The footballer is estimated at 90 million euros. Also high transfer value have Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva (75 million), City defenders Ruben Dias (75 million) and Joao Cancelo (70 million), Atletico forward Joao Felix (70 million) and AC Milan winger Rafael Leão (70 million). Portugal’s generational change does not go smoothly, but Fernando Santos’s team are still capable of a lot.

Brazil (1.01 billion euros)

The Brazilian national team always has a lot of quality players and all of them are highly valued. Right now, the most expensive player for the Celesão is Vinicius Júnior. The transfer fee for the Real Madrid winger is €100 million. Vinicius is the most expensive player of the “Royal Club” and La Liga. In addition, he is one of the three most expensive players in the world. PSG winger Neymar (75 million), Parisian defender Marquinhos (70 million), Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson (60 million), Real Madrid winger Rodrigo (60 million) and Creole defender Eder Militao (60 million) also have high value. With guys like that, the Celesos are bound to make some noise at the World Cup.

France (1.06 billion euros)

The French national team has always had a lot of talented players. Now the “tricolor” has a particularly strong team. The most expensive player for the French is Kylian Mbappe. The PSG forward is valued at 160 million euros. He is also the most expensive footballer in the world. High transfer value also have midfielder Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig (80 million), Manchester United defender Rafael Varan (60 million), Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni (60 million) and Bayern winger Kingsley Coman (60 million). It is very interesting how the reigning world champions will defend their title.

England (1.31 billion euros)

England had and still has one of the most promising teams in the world. In addition, the “lions” have the most expensive national team in the world. The leader among Englishmen in terms of transfer value is Harry Kane. The Tottenham forward is valued at 100 million euros and is one of the three most expensive players in the world. Several representatives of Manchester City have high price at once: Phil Foden (90 million), Raheem Sterling (85 million) and Jack Grealish (80 million). Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham (80m) and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (80m) are also highly valued transfers. After their defeat in the Euro 2020 finals, this team is set to conquer new heights. Let’s see what comes of it.