The Richest Football Clubs in the World in 2025
The global football market has never moved so much money. And the ranking of the richest football clubs in the world in 2025 makes that clearer than ever. With billion-dollar revenues, state-of-the-art stadiums and increasingly influential global brands, the biggest clubs on the planet are redefining the sport’s financial ceiling.
From the historic Real Madrid to the not-so-emerging-anymore Manchester City — and boosted by the commercial might of the Premier League — check out the full and updated ranking of the 10 most valuable clubs in the world, and understand what drives each powerhouse.
1. Real Madrid
Market Value: € 5,8 billion
Annual Revenue: € 1,04 billion
Real Madrid became the first club in history to surpass €1 billion in revenue in a single season. The new Santiago Bernabéu and massive commercial deals with Adidas and Emirates push these numbers higher, in addition to the club owning the most valuable squad in world football.
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2. Manchester United
Market Value: € 5,6 billion
Annual Revenue: € 770,6 million
Even with fluctuating on-pitch performances in recent seasons, the Manchester United “brand” remains a commercial juggernaut. Much of that comes from its enormous global fanbase and record-breaking sponsorship deals (including with Qualcomm/Snapdragon).
3. Barcelona
Market Value: € 4,9 billion
Annual Revenue: € 760,3 million
Barcelona stays firmly in the financial elite thanks to the strength of its global brand and the return to a renovated Camp Nou, expected to drastically boost matchday revenues.
4. Liverpool
Market Value: € 4,6 billion
Annual Revenue: € 714,7 million
With a sustainable financial model, Liverpool maximizes commercial and broadcasting income, benefiting enormously from the Premier League’s worldwide appeal.
5. Manchester City
Market Value: € 4,5 billion
Annual Revenue: € 837,8 millions
Looking strictly at revenue, City ranks as the second-richest club in the world, surpassing United and Barcelona. Its continued sporting dominance — especially in the Premier League — translates into massive prize money and broadcasting income. However, its “brand value” still sits slightly below the rivals above.
6. Bayern de Munique
Market Value: € 4,3 billion
Annual Revenue: € 765,4 million
The Bavarian giant is a benchmark in financial stability. With no significant debt, Bayern maintains extremely strong commercial revenues thanks to support from Germany’s corporate elite (Audi, Allianz, Telekom).
7. PSG
Market Value: € 4 billion
Annual Revenue: € 805,9 million
PSG posts one of the highest revenues in world football, fueled by state-backed commercial deals (Qatar) and major lifestyle partnerships (such as Jordan Brand). However, its overall valuation sits slightly below English and Spanish giants due to the lower global pull of French league broadcasting rights.
8. Arsenal
Market Value: € 2,9 billion
Annual Revenue: € 716,5 million
Arsenal’s return to top-tier contention — fighting for the Premier League title and competing in the Champions League — has sent the Gunners’ revenue soaring past other London clubs.
9. Tottenham
Market Value: € 2,8 billion
Annual Revenue: € 615 million
Tottenham is a real-estate success story. Its ultra-modern stadium is one of the most profitable in the world, generating massive revenue not only from football but also from concerts and NFL games.
10. Chelsea
Market Value: € 2,8 billion
Annual Revenue: € 545,5 million
Chelsea has undergone aggressive financial restructuring under its new ownership group (Clearlake Capital), investing billions in young talent to appreciate long-term asset value.
The Richest Clubs by Continent
Breaking the ranking down by continent, Real Madrid naturally leads Europe. But what about the rest of the world? See below:
South America: Flamengo (Brazil)
Market Value: € 625 million
With recurring annual revenue surpassing €215 million, Flamengo would rank around 40th globally in income, competing with mid-table Premier League clubs.
Despite exemplary financial management, Brazil’s currency depreciation against the euro prevents the 2025 Copa Libertadores finalist from climbing even higher.
North America, Central America & Caribbean: Los Angeles FC (USA)
Market Value: € 1,19 billion
While Messi’s Inter Miami draws more media attention, LAFC leads the financial fundamentals: it owns one of MLS’s most profitable stadiums and tops the league in consistent operating revenue.
Asia: Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Market Value: € 243 million
Backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund (PIF), the club does not operate under traditional “profit” logic, but it has the continent’s highest budget and pays astronomical wages.
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Africa (CAF): Al Ahly (Egypt)
Market Value: € 95 million
Known as the “Real Madrid of Africa,” Al Ahly dominates continental football. Its wealth comes from a robust corporate structure, heavy state and private sponsorships (telecom and banking), and consistent prize money from winning the CAF Champions League (12 titles).
Oceania: Auckland City (New Zealand)
Market Value: € 5 million
Football in Oceania is mostly semi-professional. Auckland City is the continent’s perennial champion and a regular at the Club World Cup, but its financial numbers remain modest.
Research Methodology
To determine the richest football clubs in the world in 2025, the ranking unifies methodologies from financial authorities such as Forbes and Deloitte.
Forbes calculates valuation (market value) as an estimated selling price based on fixed assets (such as modern stadiums), global brand strength and debt structure.
Deloitte, through the Football Money League, focuses strictly on operating revenue generated during the season (matchday, broadcasting and commercial deals), serving as the main indicator of liquidity and immediate financial health.
The analysis also incorporates squad market values, monitored by specialized platforms such as Transfermarkt and the CIES Football Observatory.
This metric is essential, as elite players represent high-value, liquid assets that directly affect a club’s negotiation power.
The combination of these three pillars, physical assets and brand, cash flow and human capital, forms the full picture, explaining the hegemony of the Premier League and Spanish giants.
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The global football market has never moved so much money. And the ranking of the richest football clubs in the world in 2025 makes that clearer than ever. With billion-dollar revenues, state-of-the-art stadiums and increasingly influential global brands, the biggest clubs on the planet are redefining the sport’s financial ceiling.
From the historic Real Madrid to the not-so-emerging-anymore Manchester City — and boosted by the commercial might of the Premier League — check out the full and updated ranking of the 10 most valuable clubs in the world, and understand what drives each powerhouse.
1. Real Madrid
Market Value: € 5,8 billion
Annual Revenue: € 1,04 billion
Real Madrid became the first club in history to surpass €1 billion in revenue in a single season. The new Santiago Bernabéu and massive commercial deals with Adidas and Emirates push these numbers higher, in addition to the club owning the most valuable squad in world football.
+ The 10 richest football players in the world in 2025
2. Manchester United
Market Value: € 5,6 billion
Annual Revenue: € 770,6 million
Even with fluctuating on-pitch performances in recent seasons, the Manchester United “brand” remains a commercial juggernaut. Much of that comes from its enormous global fanbase and record-breaking sponsorship deals (including with Qualcomm/Snapdragon).
3. Barcelona
Market Value: € 4,9 billion
Annual Revenue: € 760,3 million
Barcelona stays firmly in the financial elite thanks to the strength of its global brand and the return to a renovated Camp Nou, expected to drastically boost matchday revenues.
4. Liverpool
Market Value: € 4,6 billion
Annual Revenue: € 714,7 million
With a sustainable financial model, Liverpool maximizes commercial and broadcasting income, benefiting enormously from the Premier League’s worldwide appeal.
5. Manchester City
Market Value: € 4,5 billion
Annual Revenue: € 837,8 millions
Looking strictly at revenue, City ranks as the second-richest club in the world, surpassing United and Barcelona. Its continued sporting dominance — especially in the Premier League — translates into massive prize money and broadcasting income. However, its “brand value” still sits slightly below the rivals above.
6. Bayern de Munique
Market Value: € 4,3 billion
Annual Revenue: € 765,4 million
The Bavarian giant is a benchmark in financial stability. With no significant debt, Bayern maintains extremely strong commercial revenues thanks to support from Germany’s corporate elite (Audi, Allianz, Telekom).
7. PSG
Market Value: € 4 billion
Annual Revenue: € 805,9 million
PSG posts one of the highest revenues in world football, fueled by state-backed commercial deals (Qatar) and major lifestyle partnerships (such as Jordan Brand). However, its overall valuation sits slightly below English and Spanish giants due to the lower global pull of French league broadcasting rights.
8. Arsenal
Market Value: € 2,9 billion
Annual Revenue: € 716,5 million
Arsenal’s return to top-tier contention — fighting for the Premier League title and competing in the Champions League — has sent the Gunners’ revenue soaring past other London clubs.
9. Tottenham
Market Value: € 2,8 billion
Annual Revenue: € 615 million
Tottenham is a real-estate success story. Its ultra-modern stadium is one of the most profitable in the world, generating massive revenue not only from football but also from concerts and NFL games.
10. Chelsea
Market Value: € 2,8 billion
Annual Revenue: € 545,5 million
Chelsea has undergone aggressive financial restructuring under its new ownership group (Clearlake Capital), investing billions in young talent to appreciate long-term asset value.
The Richest Clubs by Continent
Breaking the ranking down by continent, Real Madrid naturally leads Europe. But what about the rest of the world? See below:
South America: Flamengo (Brazil)
Market Value: € 625 million
With recurring annual revenue surpassing €215 million, Flamengo would rank around 40th globally in income, competing with mid-table Premier League clubs.
Despite exemplary financial management, Brazil’s currency depreciation against the euro prevents the 2025 Copa Libertadores finalist from climbing even higher.
North America, Central America & Caribbean: Los Angeles FC (USA)
Market Value: € 1,19 billion
While Messi’s Inter Miami draws more media attention, LAFC leads the financial fundamentals: it owns one of MLS’s most profitable stadiums and tops the league in consistent operating revenue.
Asia: Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Market Value: € 243 million
Backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund (PIF), the club does not operate under traditional “profit” logic, but it has the continent’s highest budget and pays astronomical wages.
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Africa (CAF): Al Ahly (Egypt)
Market Value: € 95 million
Known as the “Real Madrid of Africa,” Al Ahly dominates continental football. Its wealth comes from a robust corporate structure, heavy state and private sponsorships (telecom and banking), and consistent prize money from winning the CAF Champions League (12 titles).
Oceania: Auckland City (New Zealand)
Market Value: € 5 million
Football in Oceania is mostly semi-professional. Auckland City is the continent’s perennial champion and a regular at the Club World Cup, but its financial numbers remain modest.
Research Methodology
To determine the richest football clubs in the world in 2025, the ranking unifies methodologies from financial authorities such as Forbes and Deloitte.
Forbes calculates valuation (market value) as an estimated selling price based on fixed assets (such as modern stadiums), global brand strength and debt structure.
Deloitte, through the Football Money League, focuses strictly on operating revenue generated during the season (matchday, broadcasting and commercial deals), serving as the main indicator of liquidity and immediate financial health.
The analysis also incorporates squad market values, monitored by specialized platforms such as Transfermarkt and the CIES Football Observatory.
This metric is essential, as elite players represent high-value, liquid assets that directly affect a club’s negotiation power.
The combination of these three pillars, physical assets and brand, cash flow and human capital, forms the full picture, explaining the hegemony of the Premier League and Spanish giants.