Values of Championship squads. The EFL Championship despite being a second division football league has always punched above its weight. Thanks to the appeal of English football and all the revenue it brings along. The division is consistently among the top leagues in football and competes with other top flight football divisions in terms of quality, revenue and popularity.
EFL Championship
Squad: 650
Average Age: 26.0 Years
Foreign Players: 334
Average Market Value: €2.56m
Total Market Value: €1.67bn
The championship through its 24 teams consists of 650 players, who are worth a combined €1.67 billion. A relatively young league with an average age of 26 has an average market value of €2.56 million. It also serves as an excellent platform for local talent to get exposure along with some overseas stars. As nearly half of the players are domestic talents.
Leicester City
Squad: 28
Average Age: 26.0 Years
Foreign Players: 17
Average Market Value: €8.53m
Total Market Value: €238.85m
The most valuable squad in the league are the recently relegated Leicester City. The former Premier League champions have a squad that is worth €238.85 million. The team is home to 11 English players and 17 foreigners. With the average player having a worth of €8.53 million, they are clear favourites to get promoted.
Leeds United
Squad: 30
Average Age: 24.4 Years
Foreign Players: 17
Average Market Value: €6.87m
Total Market Value: €206.20m
Another relegated club comes in at second with a total squad value of €206.20 million. A few good seasons at the top flight has revitalised this historic powerhouse. The club has a young squad with the average player less than 25 years old. They have 13 domestic players out of the total 30 members.
Southampton FC
Squad: 25
Average Age: 24.8 Years
Foreign Players: 14
Average Market Value: €8.10m
Total Market Value: €202.60m
To round off the top three it is yet another relegated club in the Saints. The club has been home to a number of future stars during its time in the top flight and with an average value of about 8 million they look to be going straight back up into the Prem. The club consists of 11 local players.
Sunderland AFC
Squad: 30
Average Age: 22.5 Years
Foreign Players: 14
Average Market Value: €2.68m
Total Market Value: €80.35m
With by far the youngest squad in the league, Sunderland are next on the list. Their total value is €80.35 million. This shows the gap between the regular Championship clubs and those that were recently relegated, despite the latter being forced to sell a lot of their top players.
Hull City
Squad: 28
Average Age: 24.3 Years
Foreign Players: 17
Average Market Value: €2.67m
Total Market Value: €74.70m
The Tigers have now spent a considerable time in the second division but are still among the most valuable clubs with a value of €74.70 million. The average player in the squad is less than 25 years old and has a value of €2.67 million. They do have a lot more foreigners in their 28 man squad.
Norwich City
Squad: 28
Average Age: 26.4 Years
Foreign Players: 18
Average Market Value: €2.50m
Total Market Value: €70.00m
Once considered a yo-yo club, Norwich City has now gradually declined as they have failed to get promoted in recent seasons. Their squad is now worth about €70 million with an average of 2,500,000. They also have a somewhat ageing squad with the average age being over 26.
Middlesbrough FC
Squad: 27
Average Age: 25.5 Years
Foreign Players: 13
Average Market Value: €2.49m
Total Market Value: €67.25m
Middlesbrough FC has been a staple of the division for a number of years now. Their squad now has a value of over 667 million. More than half their squad are domestic players and the average value is just shy of 2,500,000. The average age of the squad is about 25.5 years.
Swansea City
Squad: 29
Average Age: 25.1 Years
Foreign Players: 13
Average Market Value: €2.25m
Total Market Value: €65.20m
Next up is another club that is reliant on homegrown talents, Swansea City is now valued at €65.20 million. The average cost of a Swansea player is 2.25 million and the age is about 25 years old.
Watford FC
Squad: 23
Average Age: 25.5 Years
Foreign Players: 16
Average Market Value: €2.81m
Total Market Value: €64.65m
Perhaps a few would be surprised by how low Watford are valued at. Considering their recent exploits in the top flight. However, the club has a value of €64.65 million and the average is €2.81 million. Nevertheless, it comes down to the small size of the squad. The team also has the services of just 7 English players.
Blackburn Rovers
Squad: 27
Average Age: 23.5 Years
Foreign Players: 10
Average Market Value: €2.29m
Total Market Value: €61.80m
Next up on the list is Blackburn Rovers. The club has shown immense faith in both young and homegrown and as a result seemed to have reaped the rewards. The club has been consistently among the top teams in the league. However, it hasn’t ultimately ended in promotion in recent years. This has a lot to say about the competitive nature of the league.
Coventry City
Squad: 24
Average Age: 25.9 Years
Foreign Players: 10
Average Market Value: €2.29m
Total Market Value: €54.90m
Coventry City have managed to retain players at a total value of €54.90 million, despite having to sell few of their players in recent seasons. The average is about 26 and the value is €2.29 million. The club is also home to a lot of local players. However, their starting eleven might tell a different story.
West Bromwich Albion
Squad: 26
Average Age: 26.8 Years
Foreign Players: 11
Average Market Value: €2.11m
Total Market Value: €54.90m
West Bromwich Albion is another one of those clubs that has been a part of the Premiership in recent seasons. Nevertheless, the club has struggled since and has had their value depleted and is now home to an ageing squad that is largely domestic players.
Stoke City
Squad: 28
Average Age: 26.0 Years
Foreign Players: 20
Average Market Value: €1.75m
Total Market Value: €49.05m
Stoke City have a valuation of just under 50 million, with the average player costing €1.75 million and 26 years old. The club has just 8 local players in their roster and are over reliant on loan players in their starting lineup.
Birmingham City
Squad: 27
Average Age: 25.7 Years
Foreign Players: 12
Average Market Value: €1.74m
Total Market Value: €46.90m
The Blues have an overwhelming number of local players and a balanced team in terms of age. A certain lack of any standout players is a defining factor of the club. Both in terms of performances and value of the club.
Cardiff City
Squad: 26
Average Age: 26.3 Years
Foreign Players: 16
Average Market Value: €1.72m
Total Market Value: €44.65m
The Welsh club has failed to produce or attract anyone of significant value in recent times. The club is currently valued at €44.65 million and a squad size of 26. The average age is about 16 years old.
Preston North End
Squad: 30
Average Age: 25.4 Years
Foreign Players: 20
Average Market Value: €1.38m
Total Market Value: €41.50m
The club has the joint largest squad in the league, yet is valued at € 41.50 million. This equates to their average value at €1.38 million. This has resulted in a squad nowhere near challenging for the title.
Millwall FC
Squad: 24
Average Age: 26.7 Years
Foreign Players: 12
Average Market Value: €1.72m
Total Market Value: €41.30m
Millwall have a much smaller squad of 24 players. However with an average age of nearly 27, the average is at €1.72m. The club has been in the division for a long time without making significant impact. Half their players have a foreign nationality.
Ipswich Town
Squad: 28
Average Age: 26.2 Years
Foreign Players: 14
Average Market Value: €1.40m
Total Market Value: €39.15m
Ipswich Town have a value of just under 40 million and an average age of just over 26 years. With half their players being from overseas, the average squad value is €1.40 million. The club is one of the three teams promoted from League One. The club however, has been punching above their weight and are currently competing for the Championship title.
Bristol City
Squad: 26
Average Age: 25.3 Years
Foreign Players: 13
Average Market Value: €1.44m
Total Market Value: €37.50m
Another club with half their squad hailing from abroad, the team is valued at €37.50 million. Despite having a relatively balanced squad on p[aer in terms of age, their starting lineup is mostly players in their prime.
Queens Park Rangers
Squad: 24
Average Age: 26.4 Years
Foreign Players: 15
Average Market Value: €1.29m
Total Market Value: €30.90m
Queens Park Rangers have been a staple of the division in recent times. With an average of €1.29 million and a total value of €30.90 million, they haven’t troubled the top of the table off late. The club has a massive portion of players from abroad and players in or past their prime.
Huddersfield Town
Squad: 26
Average Age: 25.9 Years
Foreign Players: 9
Average Market Value: €1.13m
Total Market Value: €29.25m
Huddersfield Town have had a massive drop off in value in recent times due to their selling policy. The club is mostly reliant on domestic players. The average member of the squad costs €1.13 million and is 26 years old.
Plymouth Argyle
Squad: 30
Average Age: 23.6 Years
Foreign Players: 9
Average Market Value: €877k
Total Market Value: €26.30m
Plymouth Argyle were the EFL League One winners last season. The club has a massive 30 member squad and their average player is valued at €877,000. The club to their credit yas a young and largely domestic squad.
Rotherham United
Squad: 28
Average Age: 27.1 Years
Foreign Players: 10
Average Market Value: €630k
Total Market Value: €17.65m
Perhaps one of the older squads with an average of over 27, the club is valued at just €17.65m. With 18 homegrown players, the club has an average value of €630,000.
Sheffield Wednesday
Squad: 28
Average Age: 27.6 Years
Foreign Players: 14
Average Market Value: €573k
Total Market Value: €16.05m
The third of the promoted clubs, Wednesday is valued at € 16.05 million. This is one fifteenth of Leicester City’s value. This shows the parity of the division based on market value. The club aso has the oldest squad in the division.
