Ranking throws up a surprise: Bayern stars lose market value | OneFootball

Things are going almost perfectly for FC Bayern on the pitch at the moment: ten competitive matches, ten wins, top of the Bundesliga, and a convincing performance against Chelsea in the Champions League – the start to the season could hardly be better.

All the more surprising is a look at the current market value developments, which Sky, citing Football Benchmark, has published. According to this, several Bayern stars have seen their market value decline – despite their sporting dominance.

Nine of the ten most valuable Bundesliga players are currently under contract with the German record champions. Yet even within this elite group there are clear fluctuations.

Injuries and age weigh on market value

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Jamal Musiala is the biggest loser among the Bayern stars. Due to his prolonged injury, his market value fell by a hefty €12.6 million. The 21-year-old is currently working on his comeback but is still considered internally a central building block for the future.

Harry Kane, who continues to score for fun despite being 32, has also recorded a decline – down €9.2 million. The reason is less his performance and more the advanced age of the England captain.

It’s a similar story in defense for two key players: Alphonso Davies loses €2.1 million, Min-jae Kim €4.7 million. While Davies is working on his return after his cruciate ligament tear, Kim is battling for stability again after fluctuations in form.

Kimmich and Díaz lose despite strong performances

Particularly surprising: Joshua Kimmich and Luis Díaz also have to accept market value losses according to Football Benchmark – despite strong displays.

The Bayern captain drops €6.2 million, the Colombian winger €1.9 million. For Kimmich, his changing role – sometimes as a No. 6, sometimes as a right-back – likely plays a part, while Díaz, despite his sparkling performances on the wing, has yet to record a long-term increase in market value.

The fact that even these two key performers are affected shows that market value assessments are no longer based solely on form and results, but also on factors such as age, contract situation, and potential resale value.

Olise, Pavlović, and Jackson are the big winners

There are also Bayern stars whose market value continues to rise. Michael Olise increased by €5.2 million and is now considered one of the most sought-after attacking players in Europe. Aleksandar Pavlović recorded a gain of €3.1 million, while Nicolas Jackson rose slightly by €300,000.

Remarkable: Among the ten most valuable Bundesliga players, there is only one non-Bayern player – Angelo Stiller of VfB Stuttgart. However, the former Munich academy product also had to accept a slight decline of €900,000.

Despite individual losses, one thing remains clear: FC Bayern continues to dominate the Bundesliga’s market value ranking – both in breadth and at the top.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.