Top 30 Most Valuable Football Clubs Worldwide
Top 30 Most Valuable Football Clubs Worldwide
Forbes has unveiled the rankings of the 30 wealthiest football clubs globally, with Manchester United and Liverpool securing spots in the top five.
Clubs Ranked 30 to 21: A Mix of MLS and Premier League Teams
The list includes four Major League Soccer teams and three Premier League clubs barely making the cut. Austin FC and Seattle Sounders just sneak into the top 30, each valued over £600 million. Other American teams like Atlanta United and New York City FC comfortably exceed £700 million.
Among English clubs, Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Everton hold similar valuations. Bundesliga’s VfB Stuttgart joins the top 30 for the first time this year.
Historic European clubs AS Roma and Benfica rank here despite limited recent on-field success, boasting values above £700 million thanks to strong off-pitch operations.
- Rank 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
Clubs Ranked 20 to 11: Growing Forces in Europe and the US
American franchises like LA Galaxy (£804m), LAFC (£982m), and Inter Miami (£1bn) show steady growth but still trail Europe’s elite.
Newcastle United and Aston Villa have emerged as challengers beyond the traditional 'big six', both growing their value through on-field progress and smart management. Aston Villa recently won a European trophy under Unai Emery and are now valued at over £1 billion.
Inter Milan, last season's Champions League finalists, sit 15th after their memorable run ended against Paris Saint-Germain.
Just outside the top ten are clubs like AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid. Their financial strength suggests they will remain influential in European football.
- 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
Top 10 Clubs: Spanish Giants Lead the Way
The London trio of Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal start the top 10, with Arsenal leading among them after winning their first Premier League title in over two decades.
Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain hold places just ahead of the London clubs. Manchester City’s streak of four consecutive Premier League titles was interrupted recently, yet they remain a major force.
Manchester United is England's most valuable club, ranking third, followed by Liverpool in fourth. Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, have earned praise for their steady financial management and long-term strategy.
Barcelona ranks second overall but faces stiff competition from their city rivals Real Madrid, who top the list for the ninth time in 12 years with a value of £7.1 billion. Real Madrid led all clubs in revenue (£941 million) despite a trophyless season. 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: 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 figures are sourced from Forbes and accurate as of May 29, 2026.
