Flamengo vs Palmeiras: squad values of Brasileirão leaders 💰 | OneFootball

The next round of the Brazilian Championship features a direct clash in the fight for the title. This Sunday, at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, the runner-up Flamengo hosts the leader Palmeiras, for the 29th round of the competition. Besides the battle on the field, the teams are also competing behind the scenes for the title of the most valuable squad in Brazil.

Thus, Gazeta Esportiva has provided values and comparisons regarding the squads of Flamengo and Palmeiras, aiming at this special Sunday showdown. The figures are based on information from the site Transfermarkt, a specialist in football transfers.

Which is the most valuable squad?

With 29 players in the squad, Palmeiras has the most valuable squad in Brazilian football. Currently, the Verdão team is worth about 212 million euros, approximately R$ 1.34 billion.

On the other hand, even with two more players in their squad, Flamengo ranks second with a market value of players estimated at 195 million euros, about R$ 1.24 billion at the current exchange rate.

Photo: Cesar Greco / Palmeiras

Who are the most valuable players in each squad?

On the Palmeiras side, as expected due to career and age, the most valuable player is forward Vitor Roque, with an estimated value of 20 million euros, about R$ 126.8 million.

In the Palmeiras top 2, there is also midfielder Andreas Pereira, recently arrived from Fulham, valued at 18 million euros (R$ 114.1 million). Finally, Uruguayan Facundo Torres occupies third place, with 15 million euros (R$ 95.1 million).

Photo: Cesar Greco / Palmeiras

On the other hand, in Flamengo, the most valuable is forward Samuel Lino, who until recently was at Atlético de Madrid. The 25-year-old player's value is estimated at 22 million euros (R$ 139.5 million).

In the Rubro-Negro, the second place is forward Pedro, 28 years old, with 20 million euros (about R$ 126.8 million). The third place is shared between midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta and defender Léo Ortiz, both valued at 15 million euros (R$ 95.1 million).

Photo: Gilvan de Souza / Flamengo

What is the most valuable possible lineup for the teams?

Considering market values, the most valuable possible lineup that Flamengo could field includes: Rossi; Ayrton Lucas, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Emerson Royal; De la Cruz and Jorginho; Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta, and Plata; Pedro.

Meanwhile, for Palmeiras, the team would be composed of: Carlos Miguel; Piquerez, Micael, Murilo, and Giay; Andreas Pereira and Maurício; Facundo Torres and Ramón Sosa; Paulinho and Vitor Roque.

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