Spain vs England squads: Market values and most expensive players ...Middle East

All eyes will be on Riyadh Air Metropolitano as Spain and England draw swords in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday.

In front of their passionate home fans, La Roja will look to bring their trademark technical possession and fluid control to a game where they need to avoid defeat to guarantee the top spot in Group A3, while the Three Lions will be eager to settle the score after suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat against the reigning world champions earlier in the competition.

With Spain and England coming off wins against Czechia and Croatia, respectively, on Thursday night, and each having world-class players in every department, the world awaits a footballing spectacle as these sides renew their rivalry once again.

This clash offers fans an opportunity to witness the very best players in action. Here, FootballWhispers will walk you through the market values of these teams as made available by Transfermarkt's latest update, with special mention of each side's most and least valuable players.

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Spain vs England squads: Market values

Transfermarkt's November 2024 data strongly shows that Spain and England have the two most valuable squads in international football, sitting neck-and-neck at the top echelon of global national team valuations.

The 28 players called up by Luis de la Fuente for the November Nations League games boast an immense total market valuation of £1.201 billion. The precise breakdown from the various sections of the pitch is as follows:

This staggering valuation is heavily driven by an elite core of young and talented high-achieving players, with almost all the biggest names plying their trade in La Liga, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Fermin Lopez, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Dean Huijsen, and many more.

Thomas Tuchel, meanwhile, invited 25 players for England's Nations League campaign this window, and Transfermarkt has pinned the squad value at £1.193 billion, which is only slightly lower than Spain's. This suggests that had the German tactician added one more player, England could have had the highest squad value this international break.

For Tuchel’s outfit, the breakdown from the various department reads:

The numbers show that England’s midfield commands a staggering £613m valuation, and this is heavily powered by established stars like Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, and Morgan Rogers.

Comparing both squads side-by-side, Spain narrowly edge out England in overall squad market value by about £8m, with the advantage driven by La Roja having more squad members (28) this window.

However, it is worth mentioning that squad valuation does not determine the final result, but one thing stands clear: on the pitch, there is no love lost between these teams. The 2024 Euro Championship final defeat in Germany and the more recent Nations League loss at home add fuel to England's fire for revenge, which adds another layer to what fans can expect on Sunday night.

Spain vs England squads: Most expensive players

Spain are blessed with an array of expensive stars, who have already made their mark early on in their football careers. Top of the lot is the exciting Lamine Yamal, whose £183.5m price tag puts him as not only the most expensive player in the Spanish squad, but also the current most expensive talent in world football.

Next in line is midfield maestro Pedri, who is currently worth £125m, followed by Fermin Lopez at £91.8m. Pau Cubarsi, who has become one of the finest centre-backs in recent years, occupies the fourth spot at £83.4m, while Atletico Madrid’s Pablo Barrios completes the top five with a valuation of £58.4m.

Like Spain, England's squad features several elite, high-value talents anchoring the core of the national team. On the books of Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham is England's most expensive player, with his current valuation pegged at £133.5m. The dynamic midfielder has seen his value increase significantly following his €103m (£89m) move from Borussia Dortmund to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2024.

Bellingham is followed by Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, and Morgan Rogers, with the trio tied with a valuation of £100.1m, while Anthony Gordon, who is worth £66.7m, completes the top five.

Spain vs England squads: Least expensive players

The least expensive player in the Spanish squad is uncapped midfielder Marc Roca, who is valued at £3.3m. Next in line is defender Aymeric Laporte at £6.7m,

Uncapped goalkeeper Alvaro Valles is third, valued at £8.3m, while centre-forward Roberto Fernandez, alongside left-back Alejandro Grimaldo are both tied at £16.7m each. Although these players rarely make the starting XI, they provide rotational depth and tactical balance in De la Fuente’s setup.

As for England, the least expensive player in the current squad is veteran goalkeeper Jason Steele, who is worth £417k. Center-back Dan Burn comes next with £3.3m, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, at £10.8m, completes the top three.

Leeds United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin is worth £20.8m, while James Trafford, Djed Spence and Ben White are all tied at £29.2m each. These may be the least expensive players in the squad, but they bring essential depth, experience, and reliability to Tuchel's side.

Spain vs England squads: Transfer records

Spain's record transfer holder may come as a shock to many, as not many Spanish players make big-money moves. Although not in La Roja's squad for the November international window, Kepa Arrizabalaga remains the most expensive Spanish footballer of all time, holding the transfer record for a Spanish player since his €80 million (£67 million) move from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018.

As for England, the transfer record holder for the highest fee ever paid for an English footballer is Morgan Rogers. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder moved from Aston Villa to Chelsea for £117 million in July 2026, and has since become a key player in Xabi Alonso’s setup.

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