Transfer Overview 1. Bundesliga 2022/23

The 2022/2023 season of the Bundesliga has concluded, and the new season is currently underway. A review of the transfer activities of the clubs in the 1. Bundesliga during this period reveals significant financial movements.

In total, Bundesliga clubs spent approximately €553.86 million on player transfers while generating €610.44 million in revenue. This results in a positive transfer balance of around €56.58 million.

Spending: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Lead the Pack

The highest spending club this season was the reigning champion Bayern Munich, closely followed by Borussia Dortmund. To effectively utilize their new signings, clubs require top-notch football facilities.

Here are some key facts regarding transfer revenues and expenditures:

• A total of 340 players were acquired for €553.86 million, averaging €1.629 million per player.
• 333 players were sold, bringing in €610.44 million, which averages €1.833 million per player.
• Bundesliga clubs netted €56.58 million more than they spent.
• Bayern Munich had the most negative transfer balance at -€42.4 million, while VfB Stuttgart recorded the most positive balance at +€37.61 million.
• On average, each club spent €30.77 million and earned €33.91 million.

The detailed financial overview is as follows:

| Club | Revenue (in million €) | Share of Total | Expenditure (in million €) | Share of Total | Transfer Balance | |--------------------------|------------------------|----------------|----------------------------|----------------|------------------| | FC Bayern Munich | 104.1 | 17.05% | 146.5 | 26.45% | -42.4 | | Borussia Dortmund | 82 | 13.43% | 104.6 | 18.89% | -22.6 | | RB Leipzig | 75.82 | 12.42% | 59.5 | 10.74% | 16.32 | | VfL Wolfsburg | 23.7 | 3.88% | 35.75 | 6.45% | -12.05 | | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18.4 | 3.01% | 27.8 | 5.02% | -9.4 | | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30.67 | 5.02% | 24.65 | 4.45% | 6.02 | | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 23 | 3.77% | 24 | 4.33% | -1 | | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24.25 | 3.97% | 23.8 | 4.30% | 0.45 | | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 60.6 | 9.93% | 19.8 | 3.57% | 40.8 | | SC Freiburg | 21.33 | 3.49% | 15.9 | 2.87% | 5.43 | | Bayer Leverkusen | 9.5 | 1.56% | 15.1 | 2.73% | -5.6 | | VfB Stuttgart | 52.6 | 8.62% | 14.99 | 2.71% | 37.61 | | FC Augsburg | 6.85 | 1.12% | 11.45 | 2.07% | -4.6 | | FC Schalke 04 | 21.55 | 3.53% | 8.63 | 1.56% | 12.92 | | Hertha BSC | 24.25 | 3.97% | 8.85 | 1.60% | 15.4 | | 1. FC Köln | 13.32 | 2.18% | 6.75 | 1.22% | 6.57 | | SV Werder Bremen | 2.45 | 0.40% | 4 | 0.72% | -1.55 | | VfL Bochum | 16.05 | 2.63% | 1.79 | 0.32% | 14.26 |

International Comparison: Bundesliga Drops to Fifth Place

On the global stage, Bundesliga clubs rank fifth in both transfer expenditures and revenues.

Here’s a summary of transfer spending by league:

1. Premier League (UK): €3,100.00 million
2. Serie A (Italy): €907.71 million
3. Ligue 1 (France): €715.84 million
4. La Liga (Spain): €569.34 million
5. Bundesliga (Germany): €553.85 million

And for transfer revenues:

1. Premier League (UK): €1,300.00 million
2. Serie A (Italy): €926.15 million
3. Ligue 1 (France): €803.68 million
4. Liga Portugal (Portugal): €640.26 million
5. Bundesliga (Germany): €610.44 million

For more detailed insights into transfer activities, visit transfermarkt.de.