# Portuguese football market and club valuations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-football-market-and-club-valuations
> Updated: 2026-09-29T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Portuguese football market experienced significant activity during the summer transfer window, with Portuguese international players moving clubs for a combined total exceeding 317 million euros. High-value transfers included Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham for 99 million euros, as well as moves for players such as Gonçalo Ramos, Trincão, João Cancelo, and Bernardo Silva.

Following these transfer movements, the hierarchy of squad values within the Portuguese I Liga shifted. Benfica overtook Sporting CP to become the league’s second most valuable squad, with a valuation of 422 million euros. This rise was driven by a 50 million euro increase in Benfica’s overall market value, notably bolstered by Gianluca Prestianni. FC Porto maintained its position as the most valuable squad in the league at 470.50 million euros.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Benfica overtakes Sporting in Portuguese league squad value

Benfica has overtaken Sporting CP as the second most valuable squad in the Portuguese I Liga, valued at 422 million euros, while FC Porto maintains the top position.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-overtakes-sporting-in-portuguese-league-squad-value

### 2026-09-03: Portuguese internationals drive 317 million euro transfer market

Portuguese international players have generated over 317 million euros in transfer fees, led by Mateus Fernandes' 99 million euro move to Tottenham. Beatriz Cameirão also joined Sporting CP.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-internationals-drive-317-million-euro-transfer-market

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