It’s not Brazil or Argentina! The world’s most expensive national football team comes from a surprising country. Packed with star players and high transfer fees, this team’s value will shock you. Can you guess which country tops the list?
England Tops the List, While World Champions Argentina Rank Sixth
Football’s Top Teams Ranked by Market Value
Over the last four years, Argentina has won everything there is to win in international football — two Copa Americas, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and La Finalissima. Under coach Lionel Scaloni, they’ve stayed at the top of the FIFA rankings and are widely seen as the most successful national team in recent years.
But even with all that glory, Argentina is not the most expensive national team in terms of player market value in 2025. So, who is? The answer might surprise you.
How Is Team Value Calculated?
The football website Transfermarkt is known for tracking the market value of players. They calculate value based on things like:
- Performance
- Age
- Demand in the transfer market
Now, let’s look at the teams with the highest total squad value in 2025.
England Leads with €1.4 Billion Squad Value
Despite not winning a major international title recently, England has the most expensive team in the world today. They were runners-up in the Euros in both 2020 and 2024, and their players are in huge demand in top clubs.
Key players and their market value:
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) – €180 million
- Bukayo Saka – €150 million
- Declan Rice & Cole Palmer – €120 million each
- Harry Kane – Still a top earner
Top 10 Most Valuable National Teams (2025)
| Rank | Country | Squad Value (€) | Most Valuable Player | Player Value (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | €1.4 billion | Jude Bellingham | €180 million |
| 2 | Spain | €1.32 billion | Lamine Yamal | €200 million |
| 3 | France | €1.23 billion | Kylian Mbappé | €170 million |
| 4 | Portugal | €1.01 billion | Rafael Leão | €75 million |
| 5 | Brazil | €909.3 million | Vinícius Júnior | €170 million |
| 6 | Argentina | €761.5 million | Lautaro Martínez | €100 million |
| 7 | Italy | €727.5 million | Nicolò Barella (approx.) | ~€80 million |
| 8 | Netherlands | €687.5 million | Cody Gakpo (approx.) | ~€75 million |
| 9 | Germany | €654 million | Jamal Musiala (approx.) | ~€90 million |
| 10 | Belgium | €528.4 million | Jeremy Doku (approx.) | ~€70 million |
A Few Interesting Facts
- Lamine Yamal (Spain, age 17) is now the most valuable player in world football at €200 million.
- Messi’s current market value is €18 million, much lower due to age, even though he remains one of the most legendary players.
- Cristiano Ronaldo now has a market value of €12 million.
- France remains strong with Mbappé, but Portugal’s total value is slightly higher thanks to many players near the €100M mark.
Final Thoughts
Success in international football doesn’t always match a team’s market value. Argentina may be world champions, but when it comes to money, England leads the way. With so much young talent across Europe and South America, the future of international football looks more competitive — and expensive — than ever.
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