Sporting Gijón already ranks among Segunda División’s most valuable teams according to Transfermarkt, with a theoretical starting XI valued at €21 million following the signings of Egoitz Arana, Jorge Senz, Aimar Duabeitia and Emanuel Gularte. The Asturian side begins pre-season with a strong squad base, placing them in the fourth valuation block behind recently relegated Girona (€71.9M), Mallorca (€49M) and Almería (€54M). League standing: 9th in Segunda División, 61 pts, 18W-7D-17L from 42 games, recent form WWWLL.

What does Transfermarkt’s report say about Sporting Gijón?

The specialist portal highlights that Nicolás Larcamón’s team starts the season with a squad that, in overall valuation, competes with direct rivals like Real Oviedo, Las Palmas, Valladolid and Granada. The most valuable XI —per Transfermarkt’s data as of July 12— totals €21M, with players like Yez (€0.8M), Rosas (€2M), Gularte (€2M) and Otero (€1.8M) leading the way. Uruguayan Gularte would start in the current setup, while Senz could slot in if Larcamón opts for a three-at-the-back system, something the coach has hinted at.

The report stresses the tight competition within this block, where Sporting and Oviedo stand out in Asturias. Both clubs share not just territory but a clear goal: fighting for a playoff spot. The transfer window remains open until September, but the starting point looks promising for the rojiblancos.

Why does this valuation matter for Sporting Gijón?

A high-value XI doesn’t guarantee success, but it reflects the club’s ambition. Sporting Gijón enters the 2026-27 season aiming to consolidate its place in the upper half of the table, Goals this season: 60 scored, 54 conceded (+6 goal difference, with room to strengthen further. The arrivals of Gularte —ex Leganés— and others like Arana or Senz reinforce the focus on defensive solidity and attacking potential.

The closest rival, Real Oviedo, is the only other Asturian side with a similarly valued XI (between €15M and €21M). The Segunda División fight is fierce, and Sporting must turn these numbers into results on the pitch. Title race: 21 points behind leaders Racing Santander.

Transfers and system: what’s next?

The transfer window hasn’t closed, but the moves already point to a team capable of springing surprises. Larcamón favors flexibility, with options to play three at the back if the squad allows. Confirmed names —Gularte, Arana, Senz— fit that project, though the Uruguayan is the only one already in the current theoretical XI.

The club has until September to fine-tune its squad, but Transfermarkt’s analysis makes one thing clear: Sporting Gijón starts with one of Segunda’s most competitive lineups. Next fixture: vs Girona (at home, 2026-09-06). The challenge now is to maintain that valuation edge and convert it into points on the field. Pre-season is underway, and the rojiblancos’ first team begins with the playoff push as its burning ambition.