Top 30 Most Valuable Football Clubs Worldwide
Forbes has unveiled the list of the 30 wealthiest football clubs, featuring Manchester United and Liverpool among the top five. Football has transformed from a working-class sport into a global financial force, fueled by massive transfers, lucrative sponsorships, and billion-pound broadcasting deals.
The Premier League and other elite European leagues continue to attract huge money flows, pushing club valuations sky-high. According to Forbes, the most valuable football club is worth over £7 billion. This list reveals how financial strength and on-pitch success sometimes diverge, highlighting football’s varied economic landscape.
Rankings 30 to 21: MLS and Premier League Teams Edge In
Just making the cut are Austin FC and Seattle Sounders, both valued above £600 million. Other MLS sides such as Atlanta United and New York City FC exceed £700 million. English clubs Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Everton also appear, sitting just above Bundesliga newcomer VfB Stuttgart.
Historic European clubs like AS Roma and Benfica maintain strong business operations despite limited recent success, each valued over £700 million.
- 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
Rankings 20 to 11: European Giants and Rising Stars
The U.S. franchises still rank lower globally, with LA Galaxy (£804m), LAFC (£982m), and Inter Miami (£1bn) placing 20th, 18th, and 17th respectively. Meanwhile, Newcastle United and Aston Villa have grown their presence, with Villa winning a European trophy under Unai Emery and surpassing £1 billion in value.
Inter Milan, last season’s Champions League finalists, sit 15th. Just outside the top 10 are clubs like AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid, all financially strong and likely to remain influential.
- 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
Rankings 10 to 1: The Titans of Football Value
The London clubs Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal start the top 10. Arsenal’s return to Premier League glory has boosted their status among these clubs.
Dominating ahead are Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. Notably, Manchester United leads English clubs in value, ranking third overall, followed by Liverpool at fourth. Liverpool's steady ownership has earned them praise for financial stability.
Barcelona edges above Manchester United but falls short of their main rivals from Spain’s capital. Real Madrid, valued at £7.1 billion, tops this list for the ninth time in twelve years. Despite a trophyless season, they generated the highest revenue (£941 million) among the 30 teams. Since 2014, Real Madrid has collected 16 major titles, including six Champions League trophies.
- 1. Real Madrid: £7.1bn
- 2. Barcelona: £5.57bn
- 3. Manchester United: £5.35bn
- 4. Liverpool: £4.61bn
- 5. PSG: £4.31bn
- 6. Bayern Munich: £4.24bn
- 7. Manchester City: £4.1bn
- 8. Arsenal: £4bn
- 9. Chelsea: £3.12bn
- 10. Tottenham: £2.23bn
All data is sourced from Forbes and is accurate as of May 29, 2026.
