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Brazilian Clubs Dominate 2026 Libertadores Valuations
5 Apr
Summary
- Palmeiras squad is 31 times more valuable than Always Ready.
- Vitor Roque alone is worth more than Always Ready's entire squad.
- Five Brazilian teams exceed €100 million in squad value.
In the 2026 Libertadores, Brazilian clubs demonstrate a commanding financial presence, topping the valuation charts. Palmeiras leads with a squad valued at €223 million, a figure almost 31 times greater than that of bottom-ranked Always Ready. This stark financial gulf is further emphasized by individual player worth; Vitor Roque's market value of €38 million alone surpasses the combined worth of all players in the Always Ready squad.
Five Brazilian teams, including Palmeiras, Flamengo, Cruzeiro, Corinthians, and Fluminense, have squad values exceeding €100 million. In contrast, the wealthiest foreign team, Boca Juniors, falls short of this mark. This concentration of wealth indicates a significant economic disparity across the tournament.
Further illustrating this point, Lucas Paquetá's €35 million valuation exceeds that of entire teams like Independiente del Valle. Even the top three players from Corinthians have a combined value greater than Rosario Central's entire squad. These figures highlight the significant financial stratification within the 2026 Libertadores competition.
