What was Pelé worth in 2009-10?

£300K — 2009–10, CF Os Belenenses, age 18. That's £1.4M in today’s transfer money.

EXHIBIT 2009-10CDM
Market value at the time
£300K
CF Os Belenenses · 2009–10 · Age 18
RATING58that seasonClassic 68 · Peak 74 (2015-16)
Fee in today's money£1.4M
Wages, 3-season deal£4.3M
PRICE IN 9-0-0£5.7M

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 £5.7M
Value at the time, by season£m, nominal

CF Os Belenenses, 2009-10

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

CF Os Belenenses 2009-10 squad values
PlayerRtgValue thenFee today
PeléCDM · 1858£300K£1.4M
André AlmeidaRB · 1962£200K£900K

Questions on file

Q.How much was Pelé worth in 2009-10?

Pelé was valued at £300k in 2009–10, playing for CF Os Belenenses at age 18.

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

Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, his 2009–10 value is a £1.4m fee today. Add £4.3m in wages over a three-season deal and he costs £5.7m in 9-0-0.

Q.Was Pelé the most valuable player at CF Os Belenenses in 2009-10?

Yes — he was the most valuable player on file at CF Os Belenenses in 2009–10.