With millions upon millions of pounds spent annually in the Championship, it’s understandable that player market values remain a contentious aspect of the discourse surrounding the modern game.
Whether it’s reported price tags or various other musings on a constantly inflating transfer market, the conversation on how much certain talents are worth can often baffle and irk fans and pundits alike.
Things are further complicated by the fact that valuations can change over the course of a campaign, with form playing a huge part in how much players - and squads as a whole - are worth, for better or worse.
With the Championship now past its halfway mark, we’ve taken a look at how Bristol City’s current overall squad market compares to their second tier rivals...

17. Derby County
Market Value: £30.24m Most Valuable Player: Jason Knight (£5.4m) (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images) | Getty Images

18. Cardiff City
Market Value: £28.44m Most Valuable Player: Sean Morrison (£3.15m) (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) | Getty Images

19. Barnsley
Market Value: £25.7m Most Valuable Player: Mads Juel Andersen (£3.15m) (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images) | Getty Images

20. Hull City
Market Value: £19.08m Most Valuable Player: Marcus Forss (£4.05m) (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images) | Getty Images