Over the course of the season, market values of players can change considerably, depending on runs of form, goals, promotion etc.
Similarly, if a team are to struggle or get relegated, their market value can plummet.
We have now witnessed a chunk of Championship fixtures and the start to each side’s campaign has already affected their market value – according to Transfermarkt’s data.
We take a look at how Peterborough United’s squad market value has changed compared to every other Championship side, and ranked them in order of their league position, as well as each club’s most highly valued player.
17. Nottingham Forest
Start of season overall squad market value: £34.97m. End of season overall squad market value: £44.55m. Overall percentage change: +27.4%. Most valuable player: Joe Worrall & James Garner (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: David Rogers
18. Preston North End
Start of season overall squad market value: £31.41m. Current overall squad market value: £35.33m. Overall percentage change: 12.5%. Most valuable player: Alan Browne (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Michael Regan
19. Swansea City
Start of season overall squad market value: £34.52m. End of season overall squad market value: £39.51m. Overall percentage change: +14.5%. Most valuable player: Matt Grimes & Ben Cabango (estimated market value = £6.3m) Photo: Ashley Allen
20. Cardiff City
Start of season overall squad market value: £36.41m. End of season overall squad market value: £32.94m. Overall percentage change: -9.5%. Most valuable player: Sean Morrison & Kieffer Moore (estimated market value = £4.5m) Photo: Alex Burstow