Forbes has released its annual list of football clubs, revealing Real Madrid as the most valuable club worldwide. The club is valued at $9.5 billion (£7.06 billion), reflecting a significant increase from its previous valuation of £6.75 billion ($5.02 billion).
Football’s Most Valuable Clubs
Following Real Madrid, FC Barcelona has overtaken Manchester United to clinch the second position with a value of $7.5 billion (£5.57 billion). Manchester United now ranks third at $7.2 billion (£5.35 billion). This year’s valuation highlights the competitive landscape in football.
Top 10 Most Valuable Football Clubs
- 1. Real Madrid: $9.5 billion (£7.06 billion)
- 2. FC Barcelona: $7.5 billion (£5.57 billion)
- 3. Manchester United: $7.2 billion (£5.35 billion)
- 4. Liverpool: $6.2 billion (£4.61 billion)
- 5. Paris Saint-Germain: $5.8 billion (£4.31 billion)
- 6. Bayern Munich: $5.7 billion (£4.24 billion)
- 7. Manchester City: $5.5 billion (£4.09 billion)
- 8. Arsenal: $5.4 billion (£4.01 billion)
- 9. Chelsea: $4.2 billion (£3.12 billion)
- 10. Tottenham Hotspur: $3 billion (£2.23 billion)
Manchester United, despite its high valuation, faced challenges during the 2024-25 season, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing in the Europa League final. This season, the club generated a revenue of $865 million (£643 million).
Premier League Dominance
The Premier League continues to dominate, with six clubs featured in the top ten and a total of eleven in the top thirty. Liverpool, the English champions for the 2024-25 season, remains fourth. Meanwhile, Manchester City slipped to seventh place.
Global Representation
La Liga has limited representation in the top 30, with Atletico Madrid being the only other club from Spain at 11th. The Premier League’s prominence is evident, alongside seven clubs from Major League Soccer, four from Serie A, three from the Bundesliga, and one from Ligue 1 and Primeira Liga.
Average Valuation Growth
The 30 clubs listed have an average valuation of $2.9 billion (£2.15 billion), marking a 21% increase from last year’s record of $2.4 billion (£1.78 billion). Noteworthy Premier League clubs outside the top ten include Aston Villa ($1.4 billion, £1.04 billion) in 16th, Newcastle United ($1.25 billion, £935 million) in 19th, and Everton ($930 million, £692 million) in 25th.
This report by Forbes illustrates the growing financial landscape of football, emphasizing the extraordinary values placed on top clubs globally. El-Balad will continue to cover developments in football economics.
