Top 30 Most Valuable Football Clubs Worldwide

The financial strength of football clubs around the globe has been highlighted by Forbes, revealing the top 30 richest teams as of the 2025/26 season. Manchester United and Liverpool are among the elite, both securing spots in the top five.

Football's evolution into a billion-pound industry is clear, with huge transfer fees, sponsorships, and broadcasting deals fueling this growth. The Premier League and other major European leagues lead the way, as club owners expand their reach and value. According to Forbes, the most valuable club is worth over £7 billion.

The ranking shows clubs excelling financially even if their on-field results vary, reflecting the complex relationship between success and economic power in football.

Clubs Ranked 30 to 21: MLS and Premier League Presence

Just making the list are MLS sides Austin FC and Seattle Sounders, valued above £600 million. Other American teams like Atlanta United and New York City FC surpass £700 million.

English teams such as Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Everton appear alongside Bundesliga's VfB Stuttgart, a newcomer to the top 30.

AS Roma and Benfica remain historic giants, valued at £700 million or more despite recent struggles on the pitch.

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: European Giants and Rising Stars

American franchises such as LA Galaxy (£804m), LAFC (£982m), and Inter Miami (£1bn) show growth but still rank lower globally. Meanwhile, English clubs Newcastle United and Aston Villa have established themselves as challengers to the traditional top six, with Villa recently winning a European trophy under Unai Emery and now valued over £1 billion.

Inter Milan, runners-up in last season's Champions League, come in at 15th place.

European heavyweights like AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid sit just outside the top ten but retain strong financial footing.

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 and English Powerhouses Dominate

The top 10 includes London's trio Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal. Arsenal leads the capital's clubs following their first Premier League title in over two decades.

Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain precede these London sides, driven by recent league successes. Interestingly, Manchester United ranks third overall, ahead of Liverpool in fourth, praised for financial stability under FSG.

Barcelona narrowly edges out Manchester United for second place but trails behind their fierce rivals from Madrid. Real Madrid, valued at £7.1 billion, sits atop the list for the ninth time in 12 years despite a trophyless season, having amassed 16 major titles since 2014, including six Champions League wins.

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 sourced from Forbes as of May 29, 2026.

Top 30 Most Valuable Football Clubs Worldwide