The Women's Super League is already well underway in the 2025/26 season, but the winter transfer window has reshaped the financial landscape of England’s top division.
Updated squad valuations provide a fresh look at which clubs currently possess the most valuable teams in the league. According to data from Soccerdonna, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City remain the three most valuable squads in the competition.
While several other clubs are strengthening their squads and closing the gap, the financial and sporting dominance of these three teams continues to shape the WSL title race.
Chelsea — €11.22m
Few teams in women’s football have dominated their domestic league as consistently as Chelsea in recent years.
The London club are the current champions of England, having won eight Women’s Super League titles, including a record six consecutive championships between 2019/20 and 2024/25.
Their squad depth and recruitment strategy have played a major role in that success, bringing together some of the biggest names in the global women’s game.
Among the most valuable players in the squad are:
- Naomi Girma — €800,000
- Mayra Ramírez — €750,000
Girma’s transfer was particularly historic. The United States defender became the first million-dollar transfer in women’s football history, a move that highlighted the rapid financial growth of the women’s game.
Arsenal — €10.61m
Right behind Chelsea in squad value sits Arsenal, one of the most historically significant clubs in women’s football.
The London side remain the only English club to have ever won the UEFA Women’s Champions League, lifting the trophy in 2007.
Arsenal have rebuilt their squad in recent seasons around some of the most technically gifted players in Europe and continue to compete at the highest level domestically and internationally.
The most valuable players in the current squad include:
- Mariona Caldentey — €1.3m
- Alessia Russo — €1.3m
- Chloe Kelly — €900,000
Russo has quickly become one of the faces of English women’s football and is regularly mentioned among players who could compete for the Ballon d'Or Féminin in the coming years.
Manchester City — €8.47m
Completing the top three is Manchester City, a club that has consistently remained among the strongest sides in the league.
This season City are pushing hard in the title race and are widely viewed as one of the teams capable of challenging Chelsea’s recent dominance.
Their squad combines experienced internationals with some of the most dangerous attacking players in the WSL.
The most valuable players include:
- Lauren Hemp — €825,000
- Khadija “Bunny” Shaw — €725,000
- Kerolin — €650,000
One of the standout moments of the season came in a 5–1 victory over Chelsea, when Brazilian forward Kerolin scored a hat-trick, becoming the first player to score three goals in a single WSL match against the reigning champions.
Manchester United — €7.87m
Just outside the top three sits Manchester United, another club continuing to strengthen its position among the league’s elite.
Key players in the squad include:
- Ella Toone — €800,000
- Elisabeth Terland — €700,000
Toone remains one of the most recognizable players in English women’s football and a crucial figure for both club and country.
London City Lionesses — an ambitious newcomer
One of the most intriguing stories this season belongs to London City Lionesses.
The newly promoted side entered the Women’s Super League with ambitious recruitment plans and quickly showed they are capable of competing at this level.
After strong investment in the squad, the club has managed to establish itself in the top half of the table, currently sitting sixth in the league.
Among the most valuable players in the squad are:
- Grace Geyoro — €400,000
- Delphine Cascarino — €375,000
- Jana Fernandez — €300,000
For a newly promoted team, their early performances represent one of the most promising starts in recent WSL seasons.
Financial growth across the league
Overall, the combined squad value of the Women's Super League now stands at approximately €56.27 million.
While the financial gap between the top clubs and the rest of the league remains noticeable, the trend is clear — investment in women’s football continues to grow rapidly in England.
As more clubs strengthen their squads and compete for talent, the WSL is increasingly establishing itself as one of the most competitive leagues in the global women’s game.
Source: Soccerdonna
