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Newcastle United fans can take control of the Magpies on Football Manager 2026 - but who is their highest valued player?
The latest version of the popular Football Manager gaming series was officially released earlier this week as Newcastle United fans get to step into Eddie Howe’s shoes and take control of their beloved club.
After a two-year wait and several delays, Sports Interactive confirmed the full 2026 edition of Football Manager was now available and, unsurprisingly, Newcastle have one of the highest valued squads across the Premier League. Following their Carabao Cup final success and qualification for the Champions League for the second time in three season, the Magpies are expected to hit the heights once again during any virtual manager’s first season in the St James Park dugout.
Despite the summer sale of Alexander Isak, United can still boast a wealth of talent and some of the highest valued players in English football’s top tier with the likes of club record signing Nick Woltemade and midfielder trio Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes all value well in excess of £50m. But who is the Magpies highest valued player according to the extensive list of researchers at Sports Interactive? We take a look at the facts and figures behind the United squad.
Who are Newcastle United’s highest valued players according to Football Manager 2026?
Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates victory with teammate Bruno Guimaraes after the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at St James' Park on September 01, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)placeholder image
Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates victory with teammate Bruno Guimaraes after the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at St James' Park on September 01, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Goalkeepers: Aaron Ramsdale - £42m, Nick Pope - £13m, John Ruddy - £500k, Mark Gillespie - £500k
Defenders: Tino Livramento - £77m, Sven Botman - £64m, Lewis Hall - £56m, Malick Thiaw - £40m, Dan Burn - £12m, Fabian Schar - £9m, Emil Krafth - £5m, Kieran Trippier - £5m, Jamaal Lascelles - £4m,
Midfielders: Sandro Tonali - £98m, Bruno Guimaraes - £88m, Joelinton - £68m, Jacob Ramsey - £49m, Joe Willock - £41m, Lewis Miley - £39m
Forwards: Anthony Gordon - £79m, Nick Woltemade - £71m, Anthony Elanga - £56m, Yoane Wissa - £48m, Harvey Barnes - £33m, Jacob Murphy - £31m, Will Osula - £18.5m
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