The list of teams with the lowest total squad value among clubs that have participated in the UEFA Champions League over the last 10 years has been released.
elchi reports citing Publika.az that two Azerbaijani representatives are included in the list.
When “Qarabag” debuted in the Champions League group stage in the 2017/18 season, the total value of the team’s squad was 17.3 million euros. The Aghdam representative ranked fourth with this figure. “Sabah”, which is competing in the tournament’s league phase for the first time in its history this season, ranked fifth with a squad value of 19 million euros.
The list is led by Moldova’s “Sheriff” with a squad value of 12.3 million euros in the 2021/22 season. Kazakhstan’s “Kairat” is second with 12.8 million euros, and Slovenia’s “Maribor” is third with 13.9 million euros.
The top 10 is as follows:
1. “Sheriff” (Moldova, 2021/22) – 12.3 million euros;
2. “Kairat” (Kazakhstan, 2025/26) – 12.8 million euros;
3. “Maribor” (Slovenia, 2017/18) – 13.9 million euros;
4. “Qarabag” (Azerbaijan, 2017/18) – 17.3 million euros;
5. “Sabah” (Azerbaijan, 2026/27) – 19 million euros;
6. “Nicosia” (Cyprus, 2017/18) – 19.3 million euros;
7. “Maccabi Haifa” (Israel, 2022/23) – 20.3 million euros;
8. “Slovan” (Bratislava, Slovakia, 2024/25) – 20.9 million euros;
9. “Pafos” (Cyprus, 2025/26) – 22.7 million euros;
10. “Ferencvaros” (Hungary, 2020/21) – 24.7 million euros.