The UEFA Nations League has returned to the football calendar this month with European nations all looking to accomplish different aims.
Those sides that are in League A will be looking to try and progress to the next stage of the competition and look to try and win it in next summer’s knockout competition. Those other sides, though, will either be looking to progress through the Leagues from B-D, whilst there will be other nations looking to simply avoid relegation from their current position.
Indeed, the competition is rather a unique affair and one that has perhaps certainly been able to replace the old traditional format of meaningless friendlies on the most part – as some of these ‘exhibition’ style matches still remain. Bettors that use sites like bettingsites24.com, though, will have been delighted with the addition of competitive football as it means they will be able to place wagers on the action that really matters!
As mentioned previously, the UEFA Nations League features the countries under the European bracket of UEFA, thus many of the best footballing nations are involved in the competition. The players that they have available to them are sometimes incredible with some nations having to leave out a plethora of superstars each time they are called into action!
However, which sides are considered to be the most valuable in Europe? Taking a look at Transfermarkt, it is perhaps no surprise where some of them rank in regards to player value.
England are considered to be most valuable in the world at a staggering £1.16 billion, whereas France are close behind with a value of £1.11bn. Germany sit third in the rankings, however they are more than £300 million behind the French with £784.8m.
Here are the nation’s most valuable players that boost that overall market value to the point that it is:
1. England – £1.16bn
As mentioned, the Three Lions are ranked the most valuable in European international football – and whilst there will be arguments that their football is not deserving of that spot – the players they have certainly have the ability to be amongst the best. The top three in terms of market value are Raheem Sterling (£115.2m), Harry Kane (£108m) and Jadon Sancho (£105.3m).
2. France – £1.11bn
The French are next on the list and are arguably one of the best teams to play on the international stage. Their team has always been awash with superstars and the current team is no different. The top three are Kylian Mbappe (£162m), Paul Pogba (£72m) and Antoine Griezmann (£72m) – N’Golo Kante is also ranked at the same value.
3. Germany – £784.8m
UEFA nations fill out the top three on the list of most valuable players in regards to market values – Brazil enter at fourth and break up the dominance had. Germany take the third spot as mentioned and they, like the aforementioned nations, have also had a plethora of talent represent them throughout the years and for as long as football has been a sport! Individuals currently helping them achieve their ranking include Bayern Munich pair Serge Gnabry (£81m) and Joshua Kimmich (£76.5m) whereas Chelsea new-boy Kai Havertz (£72.9m) fills the list.
