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Juventus are the most successful club in Italian football, having won a record 36 Serie A titles.
However, the Bianconeri are currently in a rebuild after their nearly decade-long Serie A reign came to an end last season, with Inter Milan winning Serie A.
Under the returning Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus endured a wretched start to their new campaign. With two defeats in their opening four games, the Bianconeri slumped to the relegation zone, their struggles exacerbated by Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United.
To their credit, Allegri's men won their next three games to move into the second half. Despite Ronaldo's exit, Juventus have quality players in their roster who could return the club back among Serie A's elite.
On that note, here's a look at the five most valuable Juventus players at the moment.
Note: All player valuations and stats have been taken from transfermarkt unless mentioned otherwise.
#5 Manuel Locatelli - €35 million
Manuel Locatelli is one of the best defensive midfielders in Serie A at the moment. The 23-year-old has arrived at Juventus, albeit on a loan deal, after a standout stint with Sassuolo.
Locatelli has hit the ground running at his new club. The Euro 2020 winner has bagged two goals and an assist in the opening seven league games of the season. Known for his ability on the ball and tackling prowess, Locatelli already looks like a fine addition to the Juventus team.
Considering his rousing start to life in Turin, it won't be a surprise if Juventus sign Locatelli permanently at the end of his loan spell.
#4 Alvaro Morata - €45 million
The much-travelled Alvaro Morata seems to be having his best stint at Juventus. The 28-year-old striker has racked up 50 goals for the Bianconeri across competitions. He has also registered 31 assists during this period, proving his utility to the club.
The two-time La Liga, Serie A and Champions League winner has already opened his account for the season, scoring three times across competitions.
Morata struck a promising partnership with Ronaldo. But this season, he'll have to perform without the Portuguese as Juventus seek to return to the Serie A elite.
#3 Paulo Dybala - €50 million
Paulo Dybala has been a key player and performer for Juventus since his arrival in Turin six years ago.
The Argentinian recently brought up his 100th goal for the Bianconeri and has scored in the Champions League in each of his seven seasons at the club. After an underwhelming 2020-21 campaign plagued by poor form and injuries, Dybala seems to be returning to his best this season.
Considering his importance to the club, Juventus are all set to extend Dybala's contract until 2025.
Dybala has scored three times and provided two assists in six games across competitions this season. In the absence of Ronaldo, the Argentinian is expected to play a more prominent role up front for the club.
#2 Federico Chiesa - €70 million
Federico Chiesa is one of the best young Italian players at the moment. The Euro 2020 winner continues to blossom at Juventus. The winger has racked up 16 goals and 11 assists in 50 games across competitions for the Bianconeri.
Still only 23, Chiesa exudes confidence and composure belying his tender years. He has already opened his account for the season, scoring once in Serie A and the Champions League. His strike against Chelsea in the latter competition made him the first Juventus player to score in four consecutive starts in the Champions League this century.
Considering his quality and impact at the club, Juventus are likely to make Chiesa's loan deal permanent.
#1 Matthijs de Ligt - €70 million
Matthijs de Ligt is arguably one of the best young centre-backs in the game at the moment.
Arriving on a big-money transfer at Juventus from Ajax in the summer of 2019, the young Dutchman has had a decent stint thus far at the club. A goalscoring defender, the 22-year-old has scored six times across competitions for the Bianconeri.
De Ligt is off the mark for the season, scoring once in eight games across competitions. But he'll have a bigger role to play at the other end of the pitch as Juventus climb up the Serie A rankings after a torrid start.
