According to Transfermarkt, Chelsea's most expensive starting XI in history is valued at €1 billion, ranking first among the Premier League's "Big Six," with Tottenham Hotspur in sixth place at €701 million.

Premier League spending continues to overshadow all other European leagues and beyond, as the financial might of England's elite clubs remains on full display. Many fans dispute the "Big Six" label, and in terms of historical achievement or even recent results, the title is indeed not entirely accurate. However, when it comes to transfer spending, these six teams—Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur—far outspend all other clubs.

Based on this, Transfermarkt has compiled a starting XI for each of these "Big Six" clubs, consisting of their most expensive signings in history. The list includes quite a few flops as well as some very astute deals. Transfermarkt has ranked them by the total value of each XI, from sixth to first place, with all fees rounded to the nearest €1 million.

Most Expensive Starting XIs in "Big Six" History

6. Tottenham Hotspur's Most Expensive Starting XI — €701 Million

Tottenham Hotspur's starting XI has the lowest total value among the "Big Six" at €701 million. The goalkeeper is Vicario, who joined Tottenham from Empoli for €19 million. The defense consists of Van de Ven (Wolfsburg, €40 million), Van Hecke (Brighton, €60 million), Cristian Romero (Atalanta, €54 million), and Porro (Sporting CP, €40 million). In midfield, Tottenham signed two players last summer—Fernandes (West Ham United, €99 million) and the club's most expensive recruit Tonali (Newcastle, €108 million)—while Simons (RB Leipzig, €65 million) plays as an attacking midfielder. The front three are Savio (Manchester City, €88 million), Solanke (Bournemouth, €64 million), and Kudus (West Ham United, €64 million).

5. Arsenal's Most Expensive Starting XI — €720 Million

As Premier League champions, Arsenal's most expensive starting XI in history actually ranks second-lowest among the "Big Six." The goalkeeper is David Raya (Brentford, €32 million). The defense consists of Calafiori (Bologna, €44 million), Konsa (Aston Villa, €60 million), Shkodran Mustafi (Valencia, €41 million), and Ben White (Brighton, €58 million). In midfield, the club's most expensive recruit Rice (West Ham United, €117 million) pairs with summer signing Guimarães (Newcastle, €88 million). Eze (Crystal Palace, €69 million) plays behind Havertz (Chelsea, €75 million), while Madueke (Chelsea, €56 million) and Nicolas Pépé (Lille, €80 million) occupy the wings.

4. Manchester United's Most Expensive Starting XI — €837 Million

Manchester United, once known for their lavish spending, ranks only fourth on this list. The goalkeeper is Onana (Inter Milan, €52 million), and the defense consists of Lisandro Martínez (Ajax, €57 million), Maguire (Leicester City, €87 million), Yoro (Lille, €62 million), and Wan-Bissaka (Crystal Palace, €55 million). In midfield, the club's most expensive recruit Pogba (Juventus, €105 million) pairs with Baleba (Brighton, €76 million), while Sancho (Borussia Dortmund, €85 million) and Antony (Ajax, €95 million) occupy the wings. Up front, Lukaku (€85 million) and Højlund (€80 million) lead the attack.

3. Liverpool's Most Expensive Starting XI — €929 Million

Liverpool's starting XI ranks third, with their significant summer spending playing a major role. The goalkeeper is Alisson (Roma, €73 million), and the defense consists of Kerkez (Bournemouth, €47 million), Van Dijk (Southampton, €85 million), new recruit Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool Academy, €0 million), and Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen, €40 million). Midfield features Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig, €70 million) and Naby Keïta (RB Leipzig, €60 million), with Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen, €125 million) playing in front of them. The attacking trio consists of the club's most expensive recruit Isak (Newcastle, €145 million), Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain, €125 million), and Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt, €95 million).

2. Manchester City's Most Expensive Starting XI — €972 Million

Manchester City's starting XI ranks second in total value. The goalkeeper is Ederson (Benfica, €40 million). The defense consists of Gvardiol (RB Leipzig, €90 million), Ruben Dias (Benfica, €72 million), Laporte (Athletic Bilbao, €65 million), and Cancelo (Juventus, €65 million). In midfield, Elliott Anderson (Nottingham Forest, €135 million) pairs with Boadi (Lille, €95 million). Grealish (Aston Villa, €118 million) and Semenyo (Bournemouth, €72 million) occupy the wings, while the club's most expensive summer signing Enzo Fernández (Chelsea, €145 million) plays behind striker Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt, €75 million).

1. Chelsea's Most Expensive Starting XI — €1 Billion

Chelsea's most expensive starting XI unsurprisingly tops the list at €1 billion. The goalkeeper is the club's most expensive keeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao, €80 million). The defense consists of Cucurella (Brighton, €65 million), Fofana (Leicester City, €80 million), new recruit Lacroix (Crystal Palace, €61 million), and Palestra (Atalanta, €57 million). In midfield, Enzo (Benfica, €121 million) pairs with Caicedo (Brighton, €116 million), and Havertz (Bayer Leverkusen, €100 million) plays as an attacking midfielder. The attack features Lukaku (Inter Milan, €113 million), with the club's most expensive summer signing Morgan Rogers (€138 million) on the left and Mudryk (Shakhtar Donetsk, €70 million) on the right.

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