List of the top 10 biggest football clubs in the world by 2025: With the 2024–25 European football season almost finished, the last big event of the year is upon us: the UEFA Champions League final.
In European club football, PSG will go against Inter Milan in the quest for the most valuable trophy. Where some domestic leagues, such as the Premier League and Ligue 1, are already over and champions chosen, others, such as La Liga and Serie A, are still experiencing intense competition.
There is much more to securing silverware than winning and fame; it also means big profits. Trophies enhance a club’s reputation and also help to increase its finances. Based on CNBC’s ‘Official Global Soccer Valuations 2025,’ the estimated value of the top 25 football clubs is more than $2.76 billion.
Last year, these elite teams made on average $520 million in revenue and an EBITDA of $54 million. The clubs’ ratings are given for the 2023–24 season in Europe and the 2024 season for the US-based teams in the rankings.
Even though football is popular around the world, the value of clubs is still lower than that of teams in American leagues. Right now, an average NFL franchise is valued at $6.5 billion, and an average NBA franchise at $4.7 billion. However, the sport has earned more money than both Major League Baseball ($2.6 billion average) and the NHL ($1.9 billion average).
Real Madrid, a Spanish club, is worth $6.7 billion and leads the valuation ratings. Of the sports organizations in the world, the club topped the list by bringing in $1.13 billion. Manchester City also earned a high amount, totalling $902 million in revenue.
Thanks in part to a rebuilt Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid’s numbers increased by 26 per cent over the previous year, with match-day revenue jumping to more than $268 million. According to the 2025 Deloitte Football Money League, renovating the stadium greatly impacted the team.
Winning the Champions League is also a huge money maker for teams. Real Madrid brought in more than $174 million from the 2024 season for winning their 15th European Championship.
Similarly, other teams are also getting ready for financial growth. Barcelona’s home stadium, Spotify Camp Nou, will soon be upgraded, and Inter Miami plans to move to its new home, called Miami Freedom Park, in a few years.
Six clubs from the Premier League appear in the top 10 when it comes to revenue. The news isn’t a surprise since the Premier League’s broadcast reach is unparalleled, and the rights to their games add up to almost $4.4 billion a year.
They consider both the revenue and the way the club is run, in addition to its income. The CNBC list ranks teams by using their last fiscal year’s revenue and EBITDA to reflect their success in business and the ability to continue running sustainably.
Top 10 world’s most valuable football clubs
| Rank | Club | Country | League | Valuation | Owner(s) |
| 1. | Real Madrid | Spain | La Liga | $6.7 billion | Club members |
| 2. | Manchester United | England | Premier League | $6 billion | The Glazer family, Sir Jim Ratcliffe |
| 3. | Barcelona | Spain | La Liga | $5.65 billion | Club members |
| 4. | Liverpool | England | Premier League | $5.4 billion | John Henry, Tom Werner |
| 5. | Manchester City | England | Premier League | $5.2 billion | Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| 6. | Bayern Munich | Germany | Bundesliga | $5.1 billion | Club members |
| 7. | Paris Saint-Germain | France | Ligue 1 | $4.55 billion | Qatar Sports Investments, Arctos Partners |
| 8. | Arsenal | England | Premier League | $4 billion | Stan Kroenke |
| 9. | Tottenham Hotspur | England | Premier League | $3.55 billion | Joseph Lewis Family Trust, Daniel Levy |
| 10. | Chelsea | England | Premier League | $3.5 billion | Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter |
Source: CNBC
What is the place of Messi’s and Ronaldo’s teams inside the ranking?
As a team in the Major League Soccer (MLS), Inter Miami is at 22nd place and its worth is $1 billion. The group is run by former Manchester United player, David Beckham. Still, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr FC did not appear on the 2025 list of top 50 most valuable teams.
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