Charles out: This is Bolton Wanderers’ most valuable starting XI based on market value
Who makes Bolton’s most expensive XI?

Bolton Wanderers finally seem to be putting together a much stronger promotion push this season on the back of last season’s semi-final heartbreak to Barnsley in the play-offs.

Whilst the Trotters were always in the hunt last season, it was the runaway trio of Plymouth Argyle, Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday who were gunning for the two automatic promotion spots, with Bolton finishing 17 points behind second place.

This season feels different though. Despite losing James Trafford, Conor Bradley and Shola Shoretire after their loans expired, Ian Evatt has shaped his team into an incredible one that is undoubtedly one of the strongest in the division. With a younger squad attacking for the title, Football League World takes a look as their most valuable XI, according to.

A former Chelsea youth academy graduate, Baxter is 25, yet his move to Bolton is the first permanent one of his career after signing for Chelsea as an eight-year-old. Spells in England and Scotland have seen him ply his trade up and down the country, from the Scottish Highlands to the West Country.

But despite his 164 appearances elsewhere, Greater Manchester is now his home – and he’s been an ever-present for Wanderers so far this season. His price could well rise as a result.

RB – Will Forrester (£435k)

Another summer signing, Forrester, is just 22 and has featured regularly for Bolton this season. There is a clear focus on youth for Evatt’s men and Forrester fits the bill perfectly well after excelling at Port Vale last season. His value should only rise.

CB – Ricardo Santos (£610k)

Santos began his career as a youth in non-league, before he got his big move to Peterborough in 2014 as a 19-year-old. But appearances in League One weren’t enough for Posh to carry his career on in the third-tier, and he wouldn’t return until Bolton won promotion from League Two in 2021.

A stellar signing who has excelled under Ian Evatt, only Santos’ age has likely stopped him from hitting the £1million mark.

CB – Eoin Toal (£385k)

Northern Irish man Toal spent the majority of his career in the Irish League until Bolton took a punt in the summer of 2022 with his leadership traits for Derry City at the age of just 21 proving he could be a steal for Bolton.

He has been superb for the Trotters and, with increased game time this season, Toal has proved to be an asset at both ends of the pitch.