What are the most valuable squads in the Round of 16 of the World Cup? See the ranking here. (Note: The term "oitavas de final" typically refers to the round of 16 in Brazilian Portuguese when discussing tournaments like the FIFA World Cup. However, the World Cup itself does not have an "Round of 16." It might be more accurate to refer to a specific tournament or league that uses this format.)
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As quarterfinals do FIFA Club World Cup They are set and bring together great forces from different parts of the world, including the four representatives from Brazilian football: Palmeiras , Flamengo , Botafogo e Fluminense . Also in contention are the billionaire teams from Europe, as well as clubs from Concacaf and Asian football.
This diversity is directly reflected in the composition of the casts and in the financial contributions made by each team. According to the website Transfermarkt , specialized in evaluating the player market, Europeans dominate the ranking of the most expensive squads among the 16 teams advancing to the knockout stage.
The Real Madrid tops the list with an estimated squad value of 1.33 billion euros (R$ 8.52 billion). The current merengue roster includes stars such as Vinicius Jr., winner of the FIFA Best Award, valued at 170 million euros (R$ 1.09 billion), as well as Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, both appraised at 180 million euros (R$ 1.15 billion).
In second place is Manchester City, with a squad valued at 1.33 billion euros (R$ 8.55 billion). The English team has among its top players midfielder Rodri, the current holder of the Golden Ball. France Football , and the top scorer Erling Haaland, estimated at 110 million euros (R$ 707.20 million) and 180 million euros (R$ 1.15 billion), respectively.
The Paris Saint-Germain completes the podium, with its squad estimated at 1.06 billion euros (R$ 6.79 billion), highlighting players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, all valued at 90 million euros (R$ 578.62 million) each.
Still among the clubs that exceed the billion-euro mark, Chelsea appears in fourth place, with a total value of 1.04 billion euros (R$ 6.69 billion). The London club is betting on a young generation, led by Cole Palmer, estimated at 120 million euros (R$ 771.49 million).
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Outside the European continent, the first to appear in the ranking is Palmeiras, occupying the tenth position. Its squad is valued at 252.55 million euros (R$ 1.62 billion), including the young talent Estêvão, estimated at 60 million euros (R$ 385.75 million), who is set to leave for Chelsea after the tournament.
Right behind them, Flamengo and Botafogo appear in 11th and 12th places, respectively. The team from Gávea has a squad valued at 221.35 million euros (R$ 1.42 billion). Gerson, currently in negotiations with Zenit, stands out with an estimated value of 20 million euros (R$ 128.58 million). Meanwhile, the club managed by John Textor totals 163.2 million euros (R$ 1.05 billion), with Igor Jesus, sold to Nottingham Forest, valued at 15 million euros (R$ 96.44 million).
The Fluminense ranks 14th, with an evaluation of 82.65 million euros (R$ 529.79 million). The standout is the Colombian Jhon Arias, estimated at 17 million euros (R$ 109.30 million).
Check out the most valuable squads in the World Cup knockout stages:
- Real Madrid - 1.33 billion euros (R$ 8.55 billion);
- Manchester City - 1.32 billion euros (R$ 8.49 billion);
- Paris Saint-Germain - 1.06 billion euros (R$ 6.79 billion);
- Chelsea – 1.04 billion euros (R$ 6.69 billion);
- Munich Bayern – 903.5 million euros (R$ 5.79 billion);
- Inter Milan - 739.8 million euros (BRL 4.74 billion);
- Juventus – 631.7 million euros (R$ 4.05 billion);
- Borussia Dortmund – 477.9 million euros (R$ 3.06 billion);
- Benfica - 363.5 million euros (R$ 2.33 billion);
- Palmeiras - 252,55 million euros (R$ 1.62 billion);
- Flamengo - 221,35 million euros (R$ 1.42 billion);
- Botafogo - 163.2 million euros (R$ 1.05 billion);
- Al-Hilal - 154,33 million euros (R$ 989.26 million);
- Fluminense – 82.65 million euros (R$ 529.79 million);
- Monterrey - 71.5 million euros (R$ 458.32 million);
- Inter Miami - 66.18 million euros (R$ 424.21 million).
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