INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
powerhouses with squad values three times higher than their traditional rivals
These values dwarf those of their state rivals
Flamengo similarly outpaces Fluminense with a squad almost three times more valuable.Botafogo claims third position with players valued at
The club has invested heavily recently but still trails significantly behind the top two clubs
(Photo Internet reproduction)The economic gap widens dramatically toward the bottom of the league
Clubs sell promising players young rather than developing mature stars who could build stronger domestic consumption
The 2025 season will test whether financial superiority translates to championship success or if tactical intelligence can overcome economic