Brighton & Hove Albion Have A Higher Squad Value Than European Giants Bayern Munich

The Brighton squad value is vaster than that of Bundesliga and European giants Bayern Munich, according to new data. 

Fabian Hurzeler has been soaring high with the Seagulls since replacing Roberto De Zerbi in the summer. Now, the Premier League‘s youngest manager can boast of leading a more expensive side than Bayern’s.

Recruitment has been vital for Albion and their continued presence in England’s elite since gaining promotion in 2017. Renowned for selling their most prized assets, Brighton always find brilliant replacements.

In the off-season, the likes of Georginio Rutter, Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer, Brajun Gruda, Ferdi Kadioglu, Matt O’Riley, Ibrahim Osman and Malick Yalcouye all signed on at the Amex.

However, does such a cluster of new talent really justify a higher squad value than a side that contains Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise and Harry Kane? Apparently, the recently released research data strongly suggests so.

A side that was in League Two in the year 2000 has now got one up on Germany’s most successful ever club side. Now that, is truly impressive.

Brighton Squad Value Trumps Bayern Munich

According to data published by CIES Football Observatory, the Brighton squad value comes in at £675.5 million. That figure covers the entirety of the Seagulls 48-man playing squad.

Bayern Munich’s value is a mere £670.5 million. Just five behind Hurzeler’s side but it’s still a hugely monumental win for the south coast club. Made even more majestic considering Bayern had 44 players measured.

The only area where Vincent Kompany’s side does score a minor victory over Albion is with the average player value. Munich sit at £15.2 million whereas Brighton boast £14 million.

Although the CIES Football Observatory didn’t publish data on the sides most valuable asset. The ever reliable TransferMarkt provides an insight.

For Brighton, Joao Pedro takes the honours. The Brazil international is valued at £42m. Six-time UEFA Champions League winners Bayern have Jamal Musiala valued at £108 million.

Bayern Munich’s Ageing Squad Sees Value Drop

It’s no secret that a plethora of Bayern Munich’s stars are now well into their twilight years. Legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is 39 in March and Thomas Muller recently turned 35.

The likes of Harry Kane (31), Eric Dier (30), Raphael Guerreiro (30) and Sven Ulreich (36) are reaching the end of their careers. Justifying slightly why the Brighton squad value is higher. Age naturally provides a huge factor.

However, Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Mathys Tel, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Hiroki Ito have huge values and plenty of good years ahead of them.

As do the established stars hitting their primes such as Dayot Upamecano, Min-Jae Kim and Michael Olise. Players like Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry Kingsley Coman are all in their late twenties.

With the above in mind, it really is an impressive feat to see the Brighton squad value come in higher than the Bavarians. It may be a small win, but it’s a huge testament to the recruitment process at the Amex.

Top 15 Most Valuable Clubs According To CIES Football Observatory

*According to the CIES Football Observatory