The most expensive lineup in the history of Spanish football
With the escalating value of players in the transfer market, astronomical figures are no longer limited to international, non-Spanish names. The ideal lineup of the most expensive Spanish players in history reveals massive investments led by European clubs, led by English Premier League teams . The total value of the lineup, which includes the 11 most expensive Spanish players in football history, is €675.8 million, led by goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who moved from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in the 2018/2019 season for €80 million, the most expensive deal ever for a Spanish player . He is followed by midfielder Rodri, who cost Manchester City €70 million in the same season. Alvaro Morata then moved to Chelsea from Real Madrid for €66 million, followed by striker Diego Costa, who returned to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea for €60 million . In the playmaking position, Dani Olmo, Barcelona's latest signing from Leipzig last summer for €55 million, stands out, alongside Ferran Torres, who joined the Catalan club in the winter of 2021-22 for the same amount . In defense, the squad consists of : Marc Cucurella (Chelsea, €65.3 million), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City, €65 million), Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid, €59.5 million), and Pedro Porro (Tottenham, €40 million) . The squad is completed by young midfielder Nico Gonzalez, who joined Manchester City last January from Porto for €60 million . This list reveals a striking fact: the vast majority of these deals were made by Premier League clubs, with Chelsea signing three players, Manchester City three, and Tottenham one. In contrast, La Liga clubs have only included four players from this list: two at Barcelona, one at Real Madrid, and one at Atlético Madrid . With the summer transfer window approaching, attention is turning to names such as Neco Williams and Martín Zubimendi, who could soon join this list if they move to one of Europe's top clubs, given the growing interest from clubs such as Barcelona, Arsenal, and Liverpool.
