How does SAFC's squad value compare with the rest of League One? (Picture by FRANK REID)How does SAFC's squad value compare with the rest of League One? (Picture by FRANK REID)
How does SAFC's squad value compare with the rest of League One? (Picture by FRANK REID)

Market value of every League One squad revealed including Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth

As Alex Neil battles for promotion with Sunderland, how valuable is the squad he has inherited?

Sunderland had a fairly busy January transfer window with eye-catching deals for Jermain Defoe – who has since retired – and Patrick Roberts secured in the final days of the month.

However, the end of the window was dominated by the departure of Lee Johnson following his side’s 6-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

Alex Neil was the man selected to take charge of the Black Cats and they are currently battling for a play-off place in the third tier.

For Sunderland, another season in League One would be a disastrous result, especially considering the strength of their squad.

To illustrate this, using data from Transfermarkt, we have ranked each League One side from who has the least valuable squad, to the side that has the most valuable squad - including each team’s Most Valuable Player (excluding loanees):

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