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Aston Villa transfer business receives major seal of approval as player values rocket by £136m

The CIES Football Observatory has been assessing Aston Villa's transfer numbers…

By John Townley · Birmingham Mail

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Aston Villa generated a £136m player value increase over the last five years, per CIES Football Observatory.
The club ranks 43rd in Europe for value generation, combining transfer profits with estimated squad appreciation.
Profits were driven by players including Jacob Ramsey, Jhon Duran, Morgan Rogers, and Youri Tielemans.

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Aston Villa have achieved a €162 million (£136m) player value increase over the past five years, according to research from the CIES Football Observatory. The figures rank Villa 43rd in Europe for generating value. The study calculates the balance between transfer fees spent since 2021 and revenue from departures, alongside current squad valuations.

CIES found Villa earned a €64 million profit on sold players and holds €98 million in squad appreciation. Key contributors to the club's financial gains include Jacob Ramsey, Jhon Duran, Morgan Rogers, and Youri Tielemans, while recent additions like Nicolas Jackson have also increased in estimated value.

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