Mexico and Argentina will face each other in a friendly match this Tuesday, and there's a clear advantage in one aspect away from the pitch. If you consider the value of Mexico's team, there's only one player needed in Argentina's current squad that tops them all: Lionel Messi.
According to website transfermarkt.de , "La Pulga" is worth $134 million dollars, considering his current buyout clause with Barcelona. Mexico's current roster put together adds up to $114 million dollars, 20 million less than the Argentinean superstar.
The study also shows that three of the most recognizable players with El Tri don't add up to half of Messi's worth. Carlos Vela ($20M USD), Héctor Herrera ($18M USD) and Javier Hernandez($11M USD) add up to $49 million, revealing how much Messi's worth in the international scene.
But that's not it. If you put together all of Argentina's players and compare them to their Mexican counterparts, La Albiceleste's players are worth FOUR TIMES more than El Tri's. The South American side's value comes close to the 500 million-dollar mark, while El Tri barely passes $100m.
Argentina's possible starting lineup, with their current buyout clauses. (Worth $308.8 M)
Mexico's possible lineup, with their current buyout clauses. (Worth $80.3 M )
