This is the most expensive soccer team ever fielded, and it's cost the team an eye-watering $720 million

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Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City players celebrate Kevin De Bruyne's goal against Brighton.

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  • Manchester City fielded the most expensive team in soccer history as it beat Brighton 3-1 on October 22.
  • According to CIES Football Observatory, the transfer costs of the players on the field were worth an eye-watering $720 million.
  • Below is the full line-up, plus how much City paid for each player. 
Goalkeeper – Ederson

Ederson of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Ederson.

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Age: 29

Cost: $41 million (from Benfica, 2017)

Defender – Manuel Akanji

Manuel Akanji of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park.
Manuel Akanji.

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Age: 27

Cost: $18 million (from Borussia Dortmund, 2022)

Defender – Rúben Dias

Ruben Dias celebrates after Erling Haaland of Manchester City (not pictured) scored their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Ruben Dias.

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Age: 25

Cost: $74 million (from Benfica, 2020)

Defender – Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Aymeric Laporte.

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Age: 28

Cost: $67 million (from Athletic Bilbao, 2017)

Defender – João Cancelo

Joao Cancelo of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Joao Cancelo.

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Age: 28

Cost: $67 million (from Juventus, 2019)

Midfielder – Rodri

Rodri of Manchester City clears the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Rodri.

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Age: 26

Cost: $65 million (from Atlético Madrid, 2019)

Midfielder – Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium.
Kevin De Bruyne.

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Age: 31

Cost: $79 million (from Wolfsburg, 2015)

Midfielder – Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Bernardo Silva.

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Age: 28

Cost: $52 million (from AS Monaco, 2017)

Forward – Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Riyad Mahrez.

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Age: 31

Cost: $70 million (from Leicester City, 2018)

Forward – Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates their sides fifth goal and their hat trick during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland.

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Age: 22

Cost: $62 million (from Borussia Dortmund, 2022)

Forward – Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium.
Jack Grealish.

Getty/Robbie Jay Barratt

Age: 27

Cost: $121 million (from Aston Villa, 2021)

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