Benfica ranks as world’s best player development club
October 31 – Portugal’s Benfica has been unveiled as the world leader in player training, according to stats generated by the CIES Football Observatory.
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Big six Premier League clubs in top 10 squad valuation ranking, but trail Real Madrid by €300m+
October 10 – European Champions Real Madrid, armed with a glittering roster of high-value talent headlined by Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, have been crowned as the most valuable squad in world football in the latest CIES Football Observatory data report.
PSG’s Joao Neves tops ‘chance creator’ ranker, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer second
October 4 – Paris Saint Germain’s Joao Neves has been identified as the top chance creator in world football in the latest CIES Football Observatory data report, ousting the iconic Lionel Messi from top spot.
Yamal tops ranking of world’s best teenagers. Mainoo makes top 5
September 12 – Spain starlet Lamine Yamal has been ranked as the top teenager in world football by the CIES Football Observatory, who compiled a top-100 list of young players based on experience and ability.
Chelsea break Man City’s record for the most expensive squad in world football history
September 4 – The financial clout of the Premier League has once again been laid bare, as the latest CIES Football Observatory data report ranks the top 100 most expensively-assembled club squads in world football.
Elite players overworked but report predicts their workload likely to be unchanged over next four seasons
July 26 – The CIES Football Observatory has endorsed a recent European Club Association (ECA) study revealing that only a small percentage of footballers endure extensive minutes each season, throwing a more detailed light on the physical demands placed on top-tier players in the face of a growing international calendar.
Real Madrid and Barca top ranking of social media followers, Man Utd a distant third
June 5 – Real Madrid top a ranking of club social media followers by the CIES Football Observatory, as data shows the UEFA Champions League winners have gained more than 40 million followers since 2023.
Bellingham at €280m is world’s most valuable player, with Foden and Saka capping English trio in top six
May 30 – Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham is the world’s most valuable player, according to a CIES Football Observatory ranking that looks at the transfer values of the top 100 players in the world.
Data report finds top women’s leagues increasingly looking for overseas talent
May 28 – Exporting and importing talent from around the world is a key indicator for growth in football, with leading Women’s football leagues increasingly turning to expatriates to strengthen both squads on the pitch, and help develop fan bases off it.
Arsenal’s youth and contract policy places them top of a ‘sustainability’ ranking
May 24 – Arsenal have the most ‘sustainable’ squad in world football, according to a CIES Football Observatory study which balances the stability of the squad with its age structure and contract policy.
Man City’s Rodri tops world ranking of players who have had the most impact this season
May 16 – Manchester City’s midfield maestro Rodri has been ranked the most impactful player in world football as the Spaniard eyes a fourth straight Premier League title this weekend.
Report finds player migration is still trending upwards
May 15 – The latest study by the CIES Football Observatory has unveiled a surge in expatriate players for the year 2024, marking a new pinnacle in global player migration.
Joao Neves tops world U20 ranking as data points to where Summer transfer focus will be
April 26 – Benfica starlet Joao Neves is the most seasoned U20 player in world football according to data provided by the CIES Football Observatory.
Yamal’s transfer value soars to €134m, Palmer’s hits €117m
April 11 – FC Barcelona’s 16-year-old talent Lamine Yamal (pictured) has seen his market value increase by €134 million according to the latest CIES Football Observatory report, with the youngster continuing to impress and break records on a seemingly weekly basis.
Ranking shows Barca lead Europe’s giants when it comes to blooding young players
April 4 – FC Barcelona are one of the world leaders in giving first team minutes to young players, as the club continues to thrive despite a reduced transfer spend.