Ahead of the highly anticipated Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Transfermarkt has compiled the most expensive combined XI, featuring record signings from both Manchester United and Manchester City. The overall value of this elite line-up has hit a staggering €1.047 billion.
Included in this symbolic team are standout players bought for over €80 million, representing the pinnacle of both clubs' transfer dealings.
The most expensive XI in Manchester derby history (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana (Manchester United) — €50 million (from Inter);
Left-back: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) — €90 million (from RB Leipzig);
Centre-back: Ruben Dias (Manchester City) — €72 million (from Benfica);
Centre-back: Harry Maguire (Manchester United) — €87 million (from Leicester City);
Right-back: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City) — €65 million (from Juventus);
Midfielder: Enzo Fernandez (Manchester City) — €145 million (from Chelsea);
Defensive midfielder: Elliot Anderson (Manchester City) — €135 million (from Nottingham Forest);
Midfielder: Paul Pogba (Manchester United) — €105 million (from Juventus);
Left winger: Jack Grealish (Manchester City) — €118 million (from Aston Villa);
Right winger: Antony (Manchester United) — €95 million (from Ajax);
Striker: Romelu Lukaku (Manchester United) — €85 million (from Everton).
The defensive trio cost the clubs a combined total of €314 million, while the midfield setups accounted for an eye-watering €385 million. The attacking front trio clocked in at €298 million.
The final line-up reveals a fairly balanced representation: Manchester United contributed five players (Onana, Maguire, Pogba, Antony, Lukaku), while Manchester City boasts six record signings (Gvardiol, Dias, Cancelo, Fernandez, Anderson, Grealish).
