England and France's national team squads have market values more than double that of reigning World Cup champions Argentina, according to Transfermarkt data released on 14/11. England holds the top spot globally, while France closely follows, both significantly outpacing the South American powerhouse.

England's squad is the world's most valuable, estimated at 1,5 billion USD. Midfielder Jude Bellingham is their most valuable player, priced at around 209 million USD. He is followed by Bukayo Saka (163 million), Declan Rice (139 million), Phil Foden (93 million), and Harry Kane (87 million).

France's national team ranks second in value, reaching approximately 1,48 billion USD. Their four most valuable players include Kylian Mbappe (209 million), Michael Olise (151 million), Hugo Ekitike (99 million), and William Saliba (93 million).

Mbappe celebrates during France's 4-0 victory over Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier on 13/11. *Photo: AFP*

Spain, which ranked second in the previous international break, dropped to third this month with a value of 1,15 billion USD. This change is primarily due to Lamine Yamal, valued as the world's most expensive player at 232 million USD, having to return to Barca for injury treatment. Spain also missed Pedri and Nico Williams during this period.

The next 4 positions in the rankings are held by Brazil (1,06 billion), Netherlands (1,01 billion), Italy (983 million), and Portugal (942 million). Vitinha and Joao Neves are Portugal's two most valuable players, both estimated at 105 million, while Cristiano Ronaldo is currently valued at around 14 million.

The last three positions in the Top 10 belong to Germany (932 million), Argentina (627 million), and Belgium (549 million).

Argentina's squad value, at 627 million USD, is less than half that of either England or France, despite having defeated both in the 2022 World Cup final. Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is the most valuable player in the South American team's squad at 116 million. Lautaro Martinez ranks next at 99 million, while captain Lionel Messi's value is 21 million.

In a separate assessment, the Top 10 teams in the FIFA rankings based on performance include: Spain, Argentina, France, England, Portugal, Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, Italy, and Germany.

Thanh Quy (according to Transfermarkt)