The Premier League’s financial muscle continues to shine through as the new season kicks off, with Transfermarkt ranking the ten most valuable players across England’s top flight for 2025/26.
Stars from Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea dominate the list, underlining how England’s elite clubs remain stacked with some of the finest footballing talent on the planet.
Collectively, the 20 Premier League teams boast an astonishing combined squad value of £10.52 billion,a clear indicator of the division’s unmatched global pull. So, here are the stars leading the pack this season:
10. Moises Caicedo – £77.61m
Chelsea’s £115m signing from Brighton had a rocky debut campaign but is now indispensable under Enzo Maresca. Caicedo’s passing range, energy, and defensive work make him the steady heartbeat of a new-look Blues side.
9. Alexis Mac Allister – £86.24m
Liverpool’s World Cup winner remains a consistent presence in midfield. Mac Allister’s composure and ball retention allow the Reds’ attacking stars to thrive. Quiet but crucial, he was central to last season’s title triumph.
8. Phil Foden – £86.24m
The Stockport-born forward endured his poorest campaign in years, registering just nine goal contributions. However, with City regaining balance through Rodri’s return, Pep Guardiola will hope Foden rediscovers his Player of the Season form.
7. Rodri – £94.86m
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner is the heartbeat of Manchester City. His ACL injury last season exposed City’s overreliance on him, sparking their longest winless run in years. Guardiola knows Rodri is irreplaceable and will be desperate to get him back to full fitness.
6. Alexander Isak – £103.48m
Newcastle’s record signing has become one of the league’s most complete forwards. Strong, technical, and versatile, Isak’s blend of goals and link-up play has drawn interest from Liverpool. His future at St. James’ Park is uncertain, but his value is unquestionable.
5. Cole Palmer – £103.48m
Chelsea’s breakout star silenced doubters by racking up 33 goal involvements in 34 games during his first season at Stamford Bridge. While his form dipped later in the year, Palmer’s creativity and composure in front of goal make him one of the league’s deadliest attackers.
4. Declan Rice – £103.48m
Arsenal’s £105m signing has more than justified his fee. Rice is the engine of Mikel Arteta’s midfield, dominating defensively while chipping in with iconic moments, like his stunning free-kick brace against Real Madrid. With Zubimendi’s arrival, Rice may enjoy more attacking freedom this season.
3. Florian Wirtz – £120.73m
Liverpool’s headline summer addition adds goals and creativity to Arne Slot’s squad. The German playmaker has already impressed in pre-season, easing the burden previously carried by Salah. If Wirtz adapts quickly, his £116m price tag could look like a bargain.
2. Bukayo Saka – £129.36m
At just 23, Saka is already Arsenal’s talisman. Despite injuries last season, he carried much of the team’s creative load. With Viktor Gyökeres now leading the line, defences will struggle to double up on the winger, potentially unleashing Saka’s best season yet.
1. Erling Haaland – £155.23m
The most valuable player in the Premier League, unsurprisingly, is Manchester City’s goal machine. Haaland’s sheer scoring power has transformed City’s attack since his arrival, and even in a “below-par” campaign last year, he still finished among the top scorers. With Omar Marmoush alongside him, the Norwegian is set to terrorize defences once again.
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