Ranking the 10 most valuable clubs in world football - October 2021

#6 Bayern Munich - €841 million

Bayern Munich have an enviable roster.

Bavarian giants Bayern Munich are among the most well-rounded teams in the game now. The nine-time defending Bundesliga champions are brimming with quality in every position.

Over the summer, Bayern bid adieu to David Alaba, Jerome Boateng and Javi Martinez. The club then moved swiftly to snap up the Leipzig duo of Dayot Upamecano and Marcel Sabitzer.

Two months into the same, Bayern look on course for another successful season. They have won all three games in the Champions League, and lead the Bundesliga after nine games, thanks to Robert Lewandowski's 17 goals across competitions.

Joshua Kimmich (€90 million), the epitome of versatility, is Bayern's most valuable player. He is followed by Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry and young left-back Alphonso Davies. All three players are valued at €70 million.

Star striker Robert Lewandowski (€60 million) continues to age like fine wine, . Meanwhile, winger Leroy Sane and new arrival Upamecano are both valued at €60 million. French World cup winner Kingsley Coman is valued at €55 million.

Two more French World Cup winners, Lucas Hernandez (€45 million) and Benjamin Pavard (€35 million), are key players in Julian Nagelsmann's team. Veterans Thomas Muller (€30 million) and captain Manuel Neuer (€18 million) remain invaluable despite their diminishing valuation.

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#5 Liverpool - €867 million

Liverpool have a star-studded roster.

Liverpool are one of four Premier League teams making up the five most valuable club teams in the game at the moment.

The 2019-20 Premier League champions were surprisingly light in terms of incomings this summer. The Reds only brought in Ibrahima Konate, who is valued at €35 million.

There is no denying the quality of personnel at Jurgen Klopp's disposal. Mohamed Salah (€100 million), one of the best wingers in the game at the moment, is the Reds' most valuable player. He has been on a tear this season, having plundered 17 goals across competitions.

His attacking colleague Sadio Mane (€85 million) is the next most valuable Reds player. However, the same cannot be said of about the third player in the Salah-Mane-Firmino triumvirate. Roberto Firmino (€40 million) has seen his value drop in recent years.

Both Salah and Mane have recorded their 100th Premier League goals this season. Salah's hat-trick at Old Trafford meant Liverpool remain the only unbeaten team in the English top flight. They have also fared well in the Champions League, winning all three group games thus far.

Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold (€75 million) and Andrew Robertson (€65 million) form one of the most lethal full-back pairings in the modern game. Goalkeeper Alisson (€60 million), defensive midfielder Fabinho (€60 million) and centre-back Virgil Van Dijk (€55 million) are other key cogs in the Liverpool bandwagon.

Exciting young striker Diogo Jota (€45 million), midfielder Thiago Alcantara (€25 million) and captain Jordan Henderson (€20 million) are also key players in Jurgen Klopp's team.

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#4 Chelsea - €891 million

Chelsea are one of the most in-form teams at the moment.

Reigning Champions League winners and Premier League leaders Chelsea are among the most valuable teams in club football at the moment.

Though they did not splurge as much as they did last season, the Blues brought in prolific Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku (valued at €100 million). They also landed Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez (€40 million) on a loan deal.

Chelsea's attacking quartet of Lukaku, Kai Havertz (€70 million), Mason Mount (€75 million) and Timo Werner (€55 million) are their most valuable players. Werner has underwhelmed since his arrival last summer, but the emergence of Mount and Havertz is heartening for the Blues.

Mount's hat-trick against Norwich City last weekend propelled Chelsea back to the top of the league table.

N'Golo Kante (€55 million) is regarded as one of the game's best defensive midfielders at the moment. Mateo Kovacic (€40), Italy's Euro 2020-winning midfielder Jorginho (€45 million) and left-back Ben Chilwell (€38 million) are key players for Thomas Tuchel.

The excellent Edouard Mendy (€30 million) has continued to shine since arriving at the club last season. He has already kept seven clean sheets across competitions this campaign.