New data shows two surprise Arsenal players are actually worth more than Declan Rice.

Declan Rice is widely regarded as one of Arsenal’s most valuable players, but new CIES Football Observatory data reveal surprising twists in Arsenal’s valuation hierarchy. While Bukayo Saka remains Arsenal’s top-valued player at €111.2 million, and William Saliba follows at €97.4 million, Rice himself is valued much lower than expected at €76 million. Even more surprisingly, Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke sit above Rice in the rankings, challenging assumptions about Rice’s market worth despite his standout performances and leadership at the club.

Key points:
– Saka tops Arsenal’s player valuations, followed by Saliba, with Rice notably behind both.
– Gyokeres (€98.5m) and Madueke (€79.9m) are listed above Rice, highlighting unexpected market dynamics.
– The article argues that Rice’s true value to Arsenal exceeds the £65.7 million figure, given his influence, injury history, and leadership, and cautions against taking the valuation as a precise market price.

Key takeaways:
– Market valuations can diverge from on-field value; Rice’s true importance to Arsenal likely far exceeds his quoted €76 million (£65.7m).
– The latest CIES list spotlights surprising peers above Rice, underscoring how external valuation models shape perceptions of player worth.
– Fans should view the data as an interesting talking point rather than an exact reflection of Rice’s transfer value.