Germany vs. Netherlands squads: Market values and most expensive players

Germany and the Netherlands renew their rivalry in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, November 16, with both nations boasting squads packed with talent from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

The two sides have enjoyed contrasting fortunes in the 2026-27 Nations League, with the Dutch leading Group A2, while the Germans are third and chasing qualification for the next stage.

Germany have a particularly exciting collection of young attacking talent, while the Dutch can call upon several established stars, including Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo and both nations rank top six in the Nations League squads ranked by market values.

Football Whispers explores how the two squads compare in terms of market values, who the least and most expensive players are, with all market values taken from Transfermarkt.

Germany vs. Netherlands squads: Market values

Germany's squad has a higher market value (€873.5m / £729.9m) than the Netherlands' (€793m / £662.6m), giving the former a financial advantage of €80.5m (£67.3m).

The Germans' higher valuation is largely down to the presence of several highly rated players, with Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic leading the way at €90m (£75.2m).

The Netherlands are not far behind, however, with Liverpool forward Gakpo their most valuable player at €75m (£62.7m), while Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is valued at €70m (£58.5m).

Germany vs. Netherlands: Most expensive players

Germany's most expensive player is Pavlovic (€90m / £75.2m), followed by Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz (€85m / £71m) and Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha (€65m / £54.3m).

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz and Bayern Munich youngster Lennart Karl complete the top five, with both valued at €60m (£50.1m).

The Netherlands' most expensive player is Gakpo (€75m / £62.7m), followed by J. Timber (€70m / £58.5m) and Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Paul van Hecke (€60m / £50.1m).

Roma forward Donyell Malen is next on the list at €55m (£46m), while Tijjani Reijnders and Micky van de Ven are both valued at €50m (£41.8m).

Interestingly, Pavlovic is the most expensive player between the two squads, with his valuation €15m (£12.5m) higher than Gakpo's.

Germany vs. Netherlands: Least expensive players

Germany's least expensive player is Marc ter Stegen (€3m / £2.5m), followed by Niclas Fullkrug (€3.5m / £2.9m), Alexander Nubel (€10m / £8.4m) and Ridle Baku (€12m / £10m).

The Netherlands' least expensive player is Mark Flekken (€6m / £5m), followed by Mexx Meerdink (€13m / £10.9m), Teun Koopmeiners (€14m / £11.7m) and Guus Til (€15m / £12.5m).

Interestingly, Germany have two players valued below €5m (£4.2m), while Flekken is the only Dutch player in that bracket.

Germany vs. Netherlands: Transfer records

Wirtz became the most expensive German footballer in history when he joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in 2025 for an initial fee of €125m (£104.4m), with add-ons potentially taking the overall package to €150m (£125.3m).

The attacking midfielder surpassed Havertz's €80m (£66.8m) move from Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea in 2020, while Nick Woltemade's €75m (£62.7m) transfer from Stuttgart to Newcastle United in 2025 also ranks among the most expensive deals involving a German player.

For the Netherlands, Frenkie de Jong holds the record following his €86m (£71.9m) move from Ajax to Barcelona in 2019.

Matthijs de Ligt is next on the list after joining Juventus from Ajax for €85.5m (£71.4m) in the same year, while Virgil van Dijk's €84.7m (£70.8m) transfer from Southampton to Liverpool in 2018 completes the top three.