Player market values remain a contentious part of the football conversation, with the player valuations continuing to ruffle the feathers of fans and pundits alike.
Over the course of a campaign, the market values of players and squads can change considerably, with fine runs of form, goals and promotions seeing them shoot up, while the opposite turn of events can see a the worth of a squad plummet in the blink of an eye.
Now the season has drawn to a close, we've taken a look (via Transfermarkt data) at how Sheffield Wednesday' s overall squad market value has changed compared to every other Championship side, and ranked them in order of percentage change, along with each club's most highly valued player.
Now the season has drawn to a close, we've taken a look (via Transfermarkt data) at how Sheffield Wednesday' s overall squad market value has changed compared to every other Championship side, and ranked them in order of percentage change, along with each club's most highly valued player.
. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday shoots a penalty and misses during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City at Hillsborough Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
How Sheffield Wednesday's £4m market value gain compares to Derby County & Nottingham Forest Photo: Nathan Stirk
. Wycombe Wanderers
Start of season overall squad market value: £2.9m. End of season overall squad market value: £8.2m. Overall percentage change: +182%. Most valuable player: Jordan Obita (estimated market value = £540k) Photo: Alex Pantling
. Blackburn Rovers
Start of season overall squad market value: £25.5m. End of season overall squad market value: £66.2m. Overall percentage change: +160%. Most valuable player: Adam Armstrong (estimated market value = £14.4m) Photo: Jan Kruger
. Rotherham United
Start of season overall squad market value: £6.2m. End of season overall squad market value: £14m. Overall percentage change: +127%. Most valuable player: Daniel Barlaser (estimated market value = £1.6m) Photo: Alex Pantling
. Coventry City
Start of season overall squad market value: £7.2m. End of season overall squad market value: £14.9m. Overall percentage change: +107%. Most valuable player: Gustavo Hamer (estimated market value = £1.8m) Photo: Nathan Stirk
. Queens Park Rangers
Start of season overall squad market value: £13.2m. End of season overall squad market value: £26.2m. Overall percentage change: +99%. Most valuable player: Ilias Chair (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Dan Mullan
. Luton Town
Start of season overall squad market value: £9.5m. End of season overall squad market value: £18.6m. Overall percentage change: +96%. Most valuable player: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (estimated market value = £1.3m) Photo: Tony Marshall
. Barnsley
Start of season overall squad market value: £14.3m. End of season overall squad market value: £26.3m. Overall percentage change: +84%. Most valuable player: Alex Mowatt (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Clive Rose
. Reading
Start of season overall squad market value: £30.3m. End of season overall squad market value: £54.7m. Overall percentage change: +81%. Most valuable player: Michael Olise (estimated market value = £10.8m) Photo: Catherine Ivill
. Brentford
Start of season overall squad market value: £60.3m. End of season overall squad market value: £95.7m. Overall percentage change: +59%. Most valuable player: Ivan Toney (estimated market value = £16.2m) Photo: Alex Pantling
5. Queens Park Rangers
Start of season overall squad market value: £13.2m. End of season overall squad market value: £26.2m. Overall percentage change: +99%. Most valuable player: Ilias Chair (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Dan Mullan
6. Luton Town
Start of season overall squad market value: £9.5m. End of season overall squad market value: £18.6m. Overall percentage change: +96%. Most valuable player: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (estimated market value = £1.3m) Photo: Tony Marshall
7. Barnsley
Start of season overall squad market value: £14.3m. End of season overall squad market value: £26.3m. Overall percentage change: +84%. Most valuable player: Alex Mowatt (estimated market value = £3.6m) Photo: Clive Rose
8. Reading
Start of season overall squad market value: £30.3m. End of season overall squad market value: £54.7m. Overall percentage change: +81%. Most valuable player: Michael Olise (estimated market value = £10.8m) Photo: Catherine Ivill