Top 30 Most Valuable Football Clubs Worldwide

Ranking the World’s 30 Wealthiest Football Clubs

Forbes has unveiled the 30 richest football clubs globally, with Manchester United and Liverpool among the elite top five. The financial influence of football has grown enormously, turning the sport into a global economic force fueled by huge transfers, sponsorship deals, and broadcasting rights.

As money flows faster in football, especially in the Premier League and Europe’s top leagues, club owners expand their reach, turning teams into vast business empires. The most valuable club exceeds £7 billion in worth according to Forbes’ latest report following the 2025/26 season. The rankings reveal how some clubs thrive financially despite on-field struggles, while others punch above their economic weight.

Positions 30 to 21: MLS and Premier League Presence

Clubs like Austin FC and Seattle Sounders barely make the list, valued over £600 million each. Alongside them, American franchises Atlanta United and New York City FC comfortably exceed £700 million. English Premier League teams Fulham, Brighton, and Everton hover closely in valuation near Bundesliga newcomer VfB Stuttgart.

Historic European clubs AS Roma and Benfica hold values above £700 million, operating solidly off the pitch despite recent on-field challenges.

• Rank 21: New York City FC - £760m
• Rank 22: Atlanta United - £745m
• Rank 23: Benfica - £714m
• Rank 24: AS Roma - £700m
• Rank 25: Everton - £692m
• Rank 26: Fulham - £685m
• Rank 27: Brighton & Hove Albion - £677m
• Rank 28: VfB Stuttgart - £655m
• Rank 29: Seattle Sounders - £640m
• Rank 30: Austin FC - £636m

Ranks 20 to 11: Big Names and Rising Stars

American teams continue to grow with LA Galaxy (£804m), LAFC (£982m), and Inter Miami (£1bn) ranking within the top 20. Newcastle United and Aston Villa have gained prominence, challenging the established 'big six.' Under Unai Emery, Aston Villa lifted a European trophy and now surpasses a £1 billion valuation.

Inter Milan sits at 15th after reaching last season’s Champions League final, while clubs like AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid maintain strong financial footing just outside the top 10.

• Rank 11: Atletico Madrid - £2.19bn
• Rank 12: Juventus - £1.78bn
• Rank 13: Borussia Dortmund - £1.64bn
• Rank 14: AC Milan - £1.37bn
• Rank 15: Inter Milan - £1.34bn
• Rank 16: Aston Villa - £1.05bn
• Rank 17: Inter Miami - £1bn
• Rank 18: LAFC - £982m
• Rank 19: Newcastle United - £930m
• Rank 20: LA Galaxy - £804m

Top 10: Giants of European Football

London's trio of Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal kick off the top ten. Arsenal leads the capital clubs after claiming their first Premier League title in over two decades. Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain sit just ahead, reflecting their domestic dominance.

Manchester United ranks third overall, surpassing Liverpool at fourth. Liverpool is praised for steady ownership under FSG, maintaining strong finances. Barcelona edges Manchester United into second place but faces stiff competition from their Spanish rivals.

Real Madrid tops the list at £7.1 billion for the fourth year running and ninth time in 12 years. Despite a trophyless season, they earned the highest revenue (£941 million) among the 30 clubs. Since 2014, Real Madrid has secured 16 major titles, including six Champions League wins.

• Rank 1: Real Madrid - £7.1bn
• Rank 2: Barcelona - £5.57bn
• Rank 3: Manchester United - £5.35bn
• Rank 4: Liverpool - £4.61bn
• Rank 5: PSG - £4.31bn
• Rank 6: Bayern Munich - £4.24bn
• Rank 7: Manchester City - £4.1bn
• Rank 8: Arsenal - £4bn
• Rank 9: Chelsea - £3.12bn
• Rank 10: Tottenham - £2.23bn

All valuations are based on data from Forbes as of May 29, 2026.