The Peru U-23 team defeated Chile in its debut in the 2024 Olympic qualifiers and started off on the right foot. Now the “Chemo” del Solar team faces the difficult task of facing current champions Argentina for the second time in Group B. The team led by Javier Mascherano is one of the candidates for winning the tournament and one of the two places for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The Albiceleste team is a favorite not only because of their history and possession of the trophy from the last edition, but also because of the quality of their footballers. Although the majority of their squad plays in the Argentine professional league, their value in the transfer market is higher than that of Peruvian football players. The difference is so huge that the Argentina U-23 team outperforms the Bicolor youth team by more than 30 times. Next, we'll tell you how much the multi-million dollar value of Mascherano's team and that of “Chemo” del Solar is.
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How much is the Peru U-23 team worth?
According to the international portal Transfermarkt, the Peru U-23 team is worth 4,750,000 euros on the current market. The footballers with the highest costs in José “Chemo” del Solar’s squad are those of Sporting Cristal, Rafael Lutiger and Adrián Ascues with 500,000 euros.
Value of the Peru U-23 team squad. Photo: captura Transfermarkt
How much is the Argentina U-23 team worth?
On the other hand, the Argentine U23 team is worth a multi-million euros of 131,550,000 euros. The Albiceleste's most expensive player is Atlanta United captain and player Thiago Almada at 27,000,000 euros. That means this midfielder alone is worth six times more than the entire Bicolor team.
Value of the Argentina U-23 team squad. Photo: captura Transfermarkt
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Who has the most expensive and lowest squad for the 2024 Olympic qualification?
The most expensive squad for the 2024 Olympic qualification is Brazil at 136,000,000 euros, and striker Endrick is the player with the highest value (45,000,000 euros). The Peruvian team, however, has the lowest value, surpassed by Bolivia and Venezuela (9,450,000 euros).
- Brazil – 136,000,000 euros
- Argentina – 131,550,000 euros
- Uruguay – 29,100,000 euros
- Chile – 28,100,000 euros
- Paraguay – 25,280,000 euros
- Colombia – 24,730,000 euros
- Ecuador – 12,550,000 euros
- Bolivia – 9,450,000 euros
- Venezuela – 9,450,000 euros
- Peru – 4,750,000 euros
When and at what time does Peru vs. take place? Argentina for date 2 of the pre-Olympics?
The duel betweenPeru and Argentina U23 teamsIt is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 24, at the Misael Delgado Sports Center in the city of Valencia at 6:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and 8:00 p.m. (Argentine time).