South American football is full of talent throughout the region, although it can be said that a large part of its best players feature in Brazil.
According to market value data from the specialized website Transfermarkt, 10 players from the Brazilian league make the starting eleven of the most valuable players on the continent by position.
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The only member who does not belong to the Brasileirao is Agustín Giay, right-back for San Lorenzo. Palmeiras dominate with five representatives, including the promising Endrick.
South America’s most expensive starting eleven
GK – Bento (BRA, Athletico Paranaense): 12 million euros
RB – Agustín Giay (ARG, San Lorenzo): 8 million euros
CB – Murilo (BRA, Palmeiras): 9 million euros
CB – Robert Renan (BRA, Internacional): 9 million euros
LB – Joaquín Piquerez (URU, Palmeiras): 13 million euros
CM – André (BRA, Fluminense): 25 million euros
CM – Gerson (BRA, Flamengo): 15 million euros
RM – Luís Guilherme (BRA, Palmeiras): 17 million euros
CAM – Raphael Veiga (BRA, Palmeiras): 18 million euros
LM – Paulinho (BRA, Atlético Mineiro): 15 million euros
ST – Endrick (BRA, Palmeiras): 45 million euros
