Valuation: €870 million
The revamped Club World Cup reaches its climax on Sunday night as Chelsea takes on PSG in an exciting final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The Champions League holders will face off against the Europa Conference League winners, with PSG favored to secure the unique trophy. The Parisians have been dominant on their path to the final, overpowering Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals, solidifying their reputation as the top team in the world.
Chelsea’s journey to the final has been relatively straightforward, showcasing Enzo Maresca’s impressive debut season. Although the new format of the Club World Cup has faced criticism, it has delivered thrilling matches with intense support from South American clubs and their fans. In anticipation of the final, we analyzed the squads of Chelsea and PSG to create the most valuable combined XI.
Most Valuable Combined XI: Chelsea vs PSG
The combined XI features eight players from PSG and just three from Chelsea, with Cole Palmer being the standout star at €120 million. The overall market value of this XI is €870 million. PSG’s formidable attacking trio of Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fills the three forward positions in a 4-3-3 formation, all recently upgraded to a value of €90 million in the latest Ligue 1 update.
As illustrated in the graphic, Palmer is accompanied in midfield by Chelsea teammates Moisés Caicedo and João Neves. Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi are recognized as two of the world’s best full-backs, boasting a combined market value of €150 million. The center-back pairing consists of Levi Colwill and Pacho, while PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma takes his place in goal.
