Serie A side Como were not even playing in a professional division in Italy seven years ago, but now they’ve won their first-ever Champions League match and have the 13th most valuable team in the competition, reports Transfermarkt.
Como beat RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Stadio Sinigaglia on Thursday in the first Champions League match in the club’s history.
When the Hartono family acquired Como in 2019, the Azzurri were playing in Serie D, Italy’s fourth division; from there, they climbed the Italian football pyramid, secured Champions League qualification in 2025-26, and won their first match in Europe’s elite competition yesterday.
Como have been among the highest spenders in Serie A in recent years, but what sets them apart from most of their contenders in Italy and Europe is their ability to make new signings within a well-defined technical plan, inspired by their coach and minority shareholder, Cesc Fabregas.
Como might have just won their first-ever Champions League match, but their team’s reported value reflects their present and future ambitions.
As reported by Transfermarkt, Como rank 13th among the most valuable teams in this season’s Champions League and are the second most valuable team in the competition after defending Serie A champions Inter.
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