Top 30 Most Valuable Football Clubs Worldwide
Forbes has revealed the financial rankings of the world's richest football clubs, with Manchester United and Liverpool firmly placed in the top five.
Football today has grown far beyond its roots as a sport fueled by passion and community pride. It now commands massive revenues through huge transfers, sponsorship deals, and broadcasting rights. The Premier League and other elite European leagues drive much of this financial growth. Club owners keep finding ways to expand their franchises, leading to astonishing valuations. The most valuable team tops £7 billion according to Forbes' latest analysis.
The rankings following the 2025/26 season offer a glimpse into how clubs perform financially versus on-field success. Some clubs thrive both economically and competitively, while others have notable disparities between their value and sporting achievements.
Ranks 30 to 21: MLS Presence and Premier League Contenders
Just making the cut are American clubs like Austin FC and Seattle Sounders, each valued above £600 million. Other MLS teams such as Atlanta United and New York City FC surpass £700 million comfortably. The Premier League is represented by Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Everton, closely matched in valuation. Bundesliga newcomer VfB Stuttgart also joins this group.
Historic European clubs AS Roma and Benfica remain financially strong despite limited recent success on the pitch, each valued at £700 million or more.
21. New York City FC: £760m
22. Atlanta United: £745m
23. Benfica: £714m
24. AS Roma: £700m
25. Everton: £692m
26. Fulham: £685m
27. Brighton & Hove Albion: £677m
28. VfB Stuttgart: £655m
29. Seattle Sounders: £640m
30. Austin FC: £636m
Ranks 20 to 11: Rising Stars and Established Giants
American franchises like LA Galaxy (£804m), LAFC (£982m), and Inter Miami (£1bn) show growing influence but still trail Europe’s traditional powers. Newcastle United and Aston Villa have emerged as serious challengers to England’s established elite, with Villa recently winning a European trophy under Unai Emery and achieving a valuation above £1 billion.
Italian giants Inter Milan, who reached last season’s Champions League final, rank 15th. Clubs just outside the top ten include AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid, all financially strong and set to stay relevant.
11. Atletico Madrid: £2.19bn
12. Juventus: £1.78bn
13. Borussia Dortmund: £1.64bn
14. AC Milan: £1.37bn
15. Inter Milan: £1.34bn
16. Aston Villa: £1.05bn
17. Inter Miami: £1bn
18. LAFC: £982m
19. Newcastle United: £930m
20. LA Galaxy: £804m
Ranks 10 to 1: The Giants at the Summit
London clubs Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Arsenal lead the top ten, with Arsenal topping the city’s list after winning their first Premier League title in over two decades. Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain follow closely due to recent league dominance.
Manchester United stands third, just ahead of Liverpool in fourth. Liverpool’s stable ownership under Fenway Sports Group has helped maintain financial strength and strategic growth.
Barcelona edges past Manchester United into second place but remains behind their Spanish rivals from the capital. Real Madrid, valued at £7.1 billion, holds the top spot for the fourth year running and the ninth time in twelve years. Despite a trophyless season, Real Madrid led revenue among the top 30 with £941 million. Since 2014, they have captured 16 major trophies, including six Champions League titles.
1. Real Madrid: £7.1bn
2. Barcelona: £5.57bn
3. Manchester United: £5.35bn
4. Liverpool: £4.61bn
5. Paris Saint-Germain: £4.31bn
6. Bayern Munich: £4.24bn
7. Manchester City: £4.1bn
8. Arsenal: £4bn
9. Chelsea: £3.12bn
10. Tottenham Hotspur: £2.23bn
All data is sourced from Forbes and reflects values as of May 29, 2026.
