Published on 28 May 2026

Injuries have severely impacted the market valuations of several Premier League players this season, leading to significant declines in worth. However, for many others, the downturn cannot be blamed on fitness issues. A combination of inflated starting valuations and disappointing performances in the 2025/26 campaign has caused a sharp fall in their market value.

Here’s the complete rundown – the top ten players who have seen the steepest decreases in value this season. In cases where players share the same drop amount, they are ranked by percentage decline. The data, provided by Transfermarkt, is listed in euros instead of pounds.

“Since I’ve come in, and he’s played and come on, he’s been fine.” That was Michael Carrick’s positive assessment of Ugarte. Yet, Carrick’s strategy of restricting the midfielder to just 160 minutes of game time—perhaps in hopes of preserving his transfer value by limiting exposure—has not worked out as intended, with there still being minimal interest from potential buyers.

Manchester United will be hoping Ugarte can deliver a strong performance at the upcoming World Cup to reignite demand for his signature.

One player missed nearly the entire season, featuring only in three short appearances towards the end, and is now openly criticising the Tottenham medical staff for his injury woes.

Another player was fortunate not to see his value fall further after his controversial move from Newcastle to Liverpool. His attempt to force the transfer backfired as injuries kept him out of most of Liverpool’s fixtures. Even when available, his performances were far from convincing. As manager Arne Slot noted, he was never truly fit, and Isak’s displays were largely disappointing.

Phil Foden’s decline has been gradual yet substantial. From a peak valuation of €150 million in the summer of 2024—when he was named Premier League Player of the Season after guiding Manchester City to Pep Guardiola’s sixth and final league title with 19 goals and eight assists—his form has dipped. Across the last two seasons, he has managed just 14 goals and seven assists combined.

His assist against Crystal Palace remains a standout moment, showcasing his undeniable class.

Arsenal managed to clinch the Premier League title despite their captain missing much of the campaign, sparking debate over whether the team might actually function better without him. Still, there’s a sense that a fully fit and in-form Martin Ødegaard could have made them even more dominant.

Xavi Simons appeared lightweight and ill-suited to the physicality of Premier League football for much of the year. Just as he began adapting to the pace and intensity of the league, he suffered an untimely injury, halting his progress.

Mohamed Salah’s final season at Anfield ended up being a disappointment for all involved. Ironically, his market value drop almost mirrors the amount Liverpool paid him in wages this season.

For Bukayo Saka, the campaign was marred by minor injuries, but he returned at a crucial moment to help Arsenal secure the title. With the Champions League final and World Cup approaching, the ‘Starboy’ still has the opportunity to finish the year on a high note.

As for another Liverpool player, many Premier League observers argue that his initial valuation was overly optimistic. The club would now struggle to command €110 million for a midfielder once expected to orchestrate every attacking move, but who has often watched matches unfold around him instead.