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Premier League Player Values: Forwards Top the Charts

12/27/2025

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Premier League teams value players differently by position.
Forwards earn an average of $5.27 million, midfielders $5.31 million, defenders $4.38 million, and goalkeepers $3.29 million.
The premium for star players is substantial, with forwards costing 96.1% more than the average.
The average starting unit earns $6.55 million for goalkeepers, $29.9 million for defense, $27.9 million for midfield, and $28.6 million for attack.
Star attackers are valued about 20% more than midfielders.

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Premier League teams value players differently by position.
Forwards earn an average of $5.27 million, midfielders $5.31 million, defenders $4.38 million, and goalkeepers $3.29 million.
The premium for star players is substantial, with forwards costing 96.1% more than the average.
The average starting unit earns $6.55 million for goalkeepers, $29.9 million for defense, $27.9 million for midfield, and $28.6 million for attack.
Star attackers are valued about 20% more than midfielders.