Market value and demographic profile of the Cyprus league for the 2026/27 season

The Cyprus League enters the 2026/27 season with a collective squad market value of approximately 158.1 million euros across its 14 participating clubs. According to data provided by Transfermarkt, Pafos FC leads the valuation ranking with 32.45 million euros, followed by Omonia at 21.45 million euros and APOEL at 17.40 million euros. At the bottom of the valuation list are Karmiotissa at 3.43 million euros and Omonia 29is Maiou at 3.15 million euros.

In addition to financial data, the CIES Football Observatory has published a demographic analysis of the league. The overall average age of players in the competition is 28.9 years, suggesting a veteran-heavy league. Individual team profiles show significant variation; Aris is the youngest squad with an average age of 24.2 years, while AEK holds the highest average age at 30.9 years. The CIES research, conducted in collaboration with FIFA, also identified the most valuable individual assets for each club, with Omonia's Panagiotis Andreou highlighted for having an estimated transfer value between 6 and 7 million euros.