The Millers currently sit third in the table after 16 matches, with nine wins, four draws, and three defeats from their opening run of fixtures.
But based on squad values alone, where should they be aiming to finish this season?
Football Manager 2022 is just around the corner, and we took to the hugely successful game to check out how much each League One club’s team is worth in the virtual transfer market.
The football management simulation franchise has been wildly popular since it’s initial release in 1992 and is now played by football fans and professional players alike. ‘FM’ is also used as a player database by football clubs due to their worldwide scouting network of around 1,300 scouts which developers use to ensure full accuracy across the game.
The ‘beta’ version of the game was released recently, giving players a chance to play an early access period while the final aspects of the game are being finalised. The full version of Football Manager is released on November 9th.
For the purposes of this article, we looked at each League One club's in-game starting XI on the opening day of the 2021/22 campaign. In some cases, that might mean that the most expensive player in a side is actually on the substitute’s bench.
But how does Rotherham’s squad measure up to their third tier rivals?
Find out below…

21. Oxford United - Starting XI value: £1.9m
Most valuable player: Mark Sykes (£335,000). Average player value: £172,500. Most valuable substitute: Marcus McGuane (£2.25m). (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill

22. Plymouth Argyle - Starting XI value: £1.29m
Most valuable player: Luke Jephcott (£317,500). Average player value: £116,900. Most valuable substitute: Mike Cooper (£1m). (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson

23. Bolton Wanderers - Starting XI value: £1.27m
Most valuable player: Dapo Afolayan (£300,000). Average player value: £115,700. Most valuable substitute: Ricardo Santos (£72,500). (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey

24. Burton Albion - Starting XI value: £1.23m
Most valuable player: Joe Powell (£562,500). Average player value: £111,800. Most valuable substitute: Daniel Jebbison (£2.95m). (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson

