Over the years, football has increased in value more than ever before and so also have football clubs. This is achievable because of the heavy investment made by club owners and different companies across the globe.
One aspect that is vital in judging the quality of a football club is its net worth, the number of cups they have one, and the records of its players.
Today, the majority of the most valuable and most popular football clubs in the world are from the European continent due to their several sponsorships and huge audience.
10 Most Valuable Football Clubs in the World
The best football clubs are well-known worldwide brands with sizable fan bases that are largely supported by lucrative television deals. It is not in any way surprising that the most valuable football clubs are European clubs
Here are the ten most valuable football clubs in the world and how much they are worth:
10. Tottenham Hotspur – Value: $2.35 billion
Operating Income: $127 million
Tottenham Hotspur is the tenth most valuable football club in the world with the club valued at $2.35 billion. And despite not winning a major title in like forever, the club management has somewhat managed to keep the club not just afloat but as one of the most valuable and richest clubs in the world, as thanks to the cerebral business acumen of its owners, Joseph Lewis and Daniel Levy
9. Juventus – Value: $2.45 billion
Operating Income: $26 million
Juventus is the ninth most valuable football club in the world. The club won the previous season’s Italian championship cup four times simultaneously. While the club has won over 36 Italian championship cups altogether. No team has ever achieved this milestone in the history of football. In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo joined the team after he had left Real Madrid. After which the followership of Juventus increased greatly on social media. The team has also won the intercontinental championship cubs two times.
8. Chelsea – Value: $3.1 billion
Operating Income: $45 million
Chelsea is the seventh top football club in the world. It is an English football club in West London. The club is the winner of the 2021 UEFA champions league. The final match was between Manchester City and Chelsea, but Chelsea defeated Manchester City and won the UEFA Champions League cup. The team has also won several cups including UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Cup Winners Cup.
7. Paris-Saint-Germain – Value: $3.2 billion
Operating loss: $102 million
Paris-Saint-Germans popularly known as PSG is the seventh most valuable football club in the world. The clubs are full of several legendary and star players. Paris-Saint-Germans is a French program. The football icon, Neymar left Barcelona to join the giant club in 2017 with the most expensive deal worth €222m. In the same 2017, the club signed Mbappe. And since then, the club has skyrocketed to the top. The club recently emerged as the runner-up of the UEFA Champions League after being defeated by Bayern Munich in the final.
6. Manchester City – Value: $4.25 billion
Operating Income: $156 million
Manchester City is the sixth most valuable football club in the world. The club won the runner-ups of the UEFA Champions League in 2020/2021, which makes them rank as one of the top successful clubs. For some years now Manchester City has been achieving success in football due to its experienced and professional players. The club is one of the most successful clubs in the Football League Cup, FA cup, and Domestic Competition.
5. Bayern Munich – Value: $4.275 billion
Operating Income: $102 million
Bayern Munich is the fifth most valuable and most successful club in the world. In 2020 the club won the UEFA Super cup, Champions League, and FIFA Club among other football competitions. Bayern Munich also won the DFB Super cup and DFB-Pokal in 2019. The team has become one of the clubs with the highest fans across the globe. After winning the 2020 cup, the team’s Facebook and Instagram followers increased drastically.
4. Liverpool – Value: $4.45 billion
Operating Income: $104 million
Liverpool is an English football club, and it is the fourth top popular and best football club in the world. The club has won both local and international trophies several times. Also, in 2019 the club won its first FIFA World Cup after several years of trying. In the same year, the club also won the UEFA champions league and the UEFA super cup. Liverpool has won the UEFA Super cup 4 times, the UEFA Cup 3 times, and the Champions League 6 times.
3. Manchester United – Value: $4.6 billion
Operating Income: $128 million
Manchester United is the third best and most popular football club in the world and it hails from Old Trafford in England. The club is one of the most successful clubs over the years with legendary players. Even though the club has recently missed the champions league two times in the space of three years, it still stands as the fan’s favorite across the club. The club has ranked and is still ranking in most published magazines in the third position. Manchester United has many legendary players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba. The club is also popular for winning the FIFA world cup in 2008.
2. Barcelona – Value: $5.1 billion
Operating Income: $17 million
Barcelona is the most valuable and most popular football club in the world. Barcelona has won several trophies since the club started. And many legendary players were part of the team. Some players are still there while some have left for another club. Barcelona is a Spanish football club. Some of the legendary players in the club include Messi, Neymar, and Squarez. These players have helped the club to win many trophies. Barcelona has won several cups including the UEFA super cup, La Liga, Champions League, and Copa Del Ray. After Real Madrid, the second team with the highest social media follower is Barcelona.
1. Real Madrid – Value: $5.1 billion
Operating Income: $90 million
Today, Real Madrid is the most popular and yet the most valuable football club in the world. This is so because over 13 great magazines ranked Real Madrid as the best and this is obvious. More than other football clubs, Real Madrid has the largest fan base of football on the planet. Based on history, Real Madrid is one of the most successful teams with great players. Over the years, Real Madrid has won 14 European cups and several trophies in history. Real Madrid is not just in football, the club also extends its popularity to social media. The club has the most social media followership.