Total squad value is a helpful shortcut, but it is not a league table prediction. A squad can be expensive because it is young, because it has famous attackers, or because it owns rare profiles.

Age structure matters. A club full of 21-year-old starters may show a high value because the market is pricing future resale, not only current points in the table.

Balance also matters. A squad with expensive forwards but weak depth in midfield or defense may look strong in total value while still carrying practical weaknesses.

Use squad value as a starting point, then ask better questions: where is the value concentrated, which contracts are protected, and does the tactical structure help the best assets perform?