Numerous prominent football clubs across Europe have witnessed increases in market value during 2023. However, upon examining Transfermarkt data for these European teams, it becomes evident that none have experienced a surge comparable to that of Arsenal during this period. How did the Gunners achieve this?
Arsenal Emerges at the Summit of Clubs with the Highest Market Value Rise in 2023
Under the management of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal commenced the year with a combined value of €759 million. Over the past 12 months, this figure has soared by €351 million, reaching a total of €1.11 billion. Captain Martin Ødegaard played a pivotal role in this substantial increase, with his market worth growing by €30 million during the period. The North London side also benefited from the departure of lower-value players and the arrival of high-value stars, notably Declan Rice.
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Notably, Bukayo Saka currently holds the title of the most valuable player in the Gunners squad and the world, with his worth escalating from €100 million in January to €120 million in December 2023—an impressive growth of €20 million. Additionally, William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli experienced growths of €25 million each within the same timeframe.
Following Arsenal in this notable trend are Newcastle, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Aston Villa. These clubs observed market value boosts of €191 million, €189 million, €183.45 million, and €170.9 million, respectively, completing the top five with the highest increases in market value for the year. Notably, newly promoted EPL side Burnley secured a noteworthy position on the list, achieving a rise of approximately €162.6 million. For Manchester City, Julian Alvarez emerged as the primary contributor to the surge in market value, with his worth climbing from €50 million to €90 million, representing a €40 million increase within the period.