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FIFA published its highly-anticipated 'Men’s World Rankings' for the month of June on June 23. Brazil, who displaced Belgium at the top in the March rankings itself, maintained their position at the summit.
Denmark became the new inductee in the top-10 list, with Mexico slipping down to 12th position all the way from ninth.
Today, however, we will not be ranking the teams based on their FIFA points. We will instead rank them by the valuation of their squads and figure out who the star players are in their teams.
Without further ado, let us rank the five most valuable international squads in the world right now:
Note - Stats via Transfermarkt and the squads for the latest matchday have only been considered.
#5 Portugal - €772 million
Portugal, who won the European championship in 2016, have a plethora of superstars in their ranks, helping to take their total valuation to €772 million.
Manchester United's attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes is valued at €85 million, making him the most valuable member of the squad.
Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva is second with a tag of €80 million. AC Milan’s 23-year-old forward Rafael Leao is the squad’s third-most valuable player at €70 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the most decorated player in the country’s history, is currently valued at €30 million.
As he was rested for Portugal’s last Nations League game, his valuation has not been added to the total.
#4 Germany - €825 million
Germany are the only team on the list who have not managed to break into the top 10 of the 'FIFA Men’s World Rankings'.
Under Hansi Flick, Germany have played an enticing brand of football, giving fans hope of an encouraging World Cup campaign. All eyes will be on their highest-rated football stars to make a difference in Qatar later this year.
Bayern Munich ace Joshua Kimmich is the most highest-valued player in the squad, contributing €80 million to Germany’s total €825 million valuation.
Chelsea’s Kai Havertz comes in second place, with a market value of €70 million. The third place is currently occupied by €65 million-rated Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka.
#3 Brazil - €1 billion
Brazil have already qualified for the World Cup, of course, with them not tasting defeat even a single time over the course of the CONMEBOL qualifiers.
They have also played fine football under Tite, emerging as one of the favorites for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
Brazil’s current squad is filled to the brim with superstars, taking their valuation to a whopping €1 billion.
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the biggest contributor to the valuation, with the 21-year-old alone pitching in with €100 million.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar is the second-most valuable player on the team. The 30-year-old left-winger is currently valued at €90 million.
Neymar’s PSG teammate Marquinhos, whose valuation stands at €70 million, rounds off the top-three list.
#2 France - €1.1billion
France have one of the richest squads in the world right now, with their total valuation standing at a whopping €1.1 billion.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe is the primary driving force behind their astronomical valuation, with the 23-year-old adding €160 million to the total.
Valued at €80 million, RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku currently has the second-highest market value in the French squad.
Bayern Munich’s 26-year-old forward Kingsley Coman sits in third place, with his €60 million market value.
#1 England - €1.3 billion
Home to several superstars, England’s total valuation stands at a whopping €1.3 billion, making them the most valuable international squad in the world.
Valued at €90 million, England captain Harry Kane has the joint-highest market value on the team.
Manchester City’s Phil Foden is also valued at an eye-watering €90 million.
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold clinches the third spot, with him being rated at €80 million.
Also Read: FIFA World Rankings June 2022: Top 10 nations
