Shocked with the squad value of Grimsby Town - the team that defeated Man United

Fourth-tier side Grimsby Town's victory over Manchester United in the EFL Cup in the early hours of August 28 was one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history.

Grimsby Town Club created a big shock when eliminating Man United from the English League Cup - Photo: REUTERS

What's special is that this victory also shows an interesting fact: even V-League teams have a higher squad value than this "demon slayer".

Grimsby Town FC's squad ranked only 6th in V-League

According to statistics from Transfermarkt, the total value of Grimsby Town's squad is only 3.60 million euros. This figure is only 1/3 compared to the current V-League 2024-2025 champion, Nam Dinh Blue Steel. Nam Dinh is worth nearly 10 million euros with a squad of expensive players and great ambitions.

Grimsby Town Club's value is only 3.60 million euros - Photo: screenshot

If Grimsby Town were placed in the V-League, they would only rank 6th in terms of squad value. Names like Cong An Ha Noi, Ha Noi FC, Cong An TP.HCM, The Cong - Viettel and Ninh Binh Club all have higher squad value than this English team.

Grimsby Town Club's squad value is only ranked 6th in V.League - Photo: screenshot

When value doesn't decide everything

The difference becomes even more "crazy" when comparing Grimsby Town with the opponents they just defeated. The total value of Man United's squad is up to nearly 900 million euros, 250 times that of Grimsby Town. Even the "Red Devils" reserve squad that played in this match was worth more than 400 million pounds.

Grimsby Town’s 2-1 win was more than just a surprise result. It was a resounding statement that money is not the only deciding factor in football. The fighting spirit, self-belief and determination of the fourth-tier side created an earthquake.

This fairy tale is a valuable reminder for big clubs about the importance of attitude and focus, and an endless source of inspiration for every small team trying to write their own history.

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