What was Lukas Podolski worth in 2009-10?

£10.7M — 2009–10, 1.FC Köln, age 24. That's £50.1M in today’s transfer money.

EXHIBIT 2009-10ST
Market value at the time
£10.7M
1.FC Köln · 2009–10 · Age 24
RATING80that seasonClassic 80 · Peak 82 (2012-13)
Fee in today's money£50.1M
Wages, 3-season deal£48.1M
PRICE IN 9-0-0£98.2M

Fees in today's money (transfer inflation). Wages over a three-season deal. Extras are entirely fictional — we checked.

£900m. Nine champions.

Eleven signings from 2009–18 at what they cost then, in today's money. Nine Premier League champions to beat.

Sign him for £98.2M
Value at the time, by season£m, nominal

1.FC Köln, 2009-10

The most valuable player in the squad. Full squad price list →

1.FC Köln 2009-10 squad values
PlayerRtgValue thenFee today
Lukas PodolskiST · 2480£10.7M£50.1M
Pedro GeromelCB · 2477£6.2M£29.0M
Milivoje NovakovicST · 3078£5.3M*£24.8M
Faryd MondragónGK · 3877£900K*£4.2M

Questions on file

Q.How much was Lukas Podolski worth in 2009-10?

Lukas Podolski was valued at £10.7m in 2009–10, playing for 1.FC Köln at age 24.

Q.What would Lukas Podolski (2009-10) cost in today's money?

Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, his 2009–10 value is a £50.1m fee today. Add £48.1m in wages over a three-season deal and he costs £98.2m in 9-0-0.

Q.Was Lukas Podolski the most valuable player at 1.FC Köln in 2009-10?

Yes — he was the most valuable player on file at 1.FC Köln in 2009–10.