The top richest football clubs in the world make money from deals, selling tickets, sponsorship, and their fanbase. Streaming platforms and an increase in viewership worldwide also contribute to football’s financial success.
The ranking of clubs shared below is based on the Forbes list
1. Real Madrid
Real Madrid was officially founded in 1902 in Madrid, Spain. Since its inception, many individuals have owned and controlled the club. Real Madrid is always at the top of La Liga and has the highest participation in the Champions League. The club is the richest football club in the world and has won about one hundred trophies. It’s currently worth 6.6 billion dollars.
2. Manchester United
Manchester United was established in 1878 as “Newton Heath LYR Football Club.” It was changed to their current name (Man U) in 1902. The club is based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and is popularly known as “Red Devils.” Man U was the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968. It was floated in 1991 on the London Stock Exchange and then purchased by American businessman Malcolm Glazer in 2005, and he has since remained the sole owner. Manchester United is valued at 6.55 billion dollars.
3. Barcelona
Barcelona popularly known as “Barca,” was founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss and English footballers led by Joan Gamper. The club is located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Its supporters fully own it, and it competes very well in the top Spanish football league, La Liga. Barca is the first club to win six out of six competitions and a continental treble that contains the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and Cola del Rey. The club is currently worth 5.6 billion dollars.
4. Liverpool
Liverpool is a football club based in Liverpool, England. It was founded in 1892 after a dispute between the Everton committee and John Houlding, the club president. Liverpool is one of the most prominent and richest football clubs in the world. The home field of Liverpool is Anfield; their first league title was in 1901. It’s worth 5.37 billion dollars.
5. Manchester City
Manchester City is one of the top English football clubs. It was first named St. Mark upon its establishment in 1880. Afterwards, it became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and then Manchester City in 1894. The club’s official sky blue shirt was adopted in 1894. Man City is controlled by City Football Group, owned by Abu Dhabi United Group. It is one of the richest soccer clubs in the world, worth 5.1 billion dollars.
6. Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich is a German sports club founded in 1900 by eleven players led by Franz John. The club is based in Munich, Bavaria, and it is regarded as the most successful club in Germany, having won numerous titles, national cups, and honours and has the most significant revenue.
Bayern Munich’s team colours are white and red, including the white and blue flag of Bavaria on the crest. The club also has other departments, such as table tennis, gymnastics, basketball, chess, and handball. Its net worth is 5 billion dollars.
7. Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain is a Football Club based in Paris, France. It was established in August 1970 after merging with the Paris Football Club and Stade Saint-Germain. The club is the most successful French club with about fifty official honours and league titles. Paris Saint-Germain’s home ground is the Parc des Princes. The club is worth 4.4 billion dollars.
8. Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur is an English football club based in Tottenham, North London, England. It was founded in September 1882 by a group of schoolboys (led by Bobby Buckle) who were members of the Hotspur Cricket Club. The emblem of the club is a standing cockerel on a football. Members have their training in Hotspur, Bulls Cross Enfield. Tottenham is owned by ENIC Group and they are currently valued at 3.2 billion dollars.
9. Chelsea
Chelsea is a professional soccer team based in Fulham, West London, England. It was founded by Gus Mears in 1905. After his death in 1912, the club continued to be managed by his descendants. Chelsea is one of the world’s most prominent and widely supported football clubs. Stamford Bridge, founded in 1877, serves as its home ground. Chelsea is worth 3.13 billion dollars, and Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital own it.
10. Arsenal
Arsenal is a popular English football club situated in Holloway, North London, England. They have many league titles and cups. Their first silverware was won in 1890; first national senior honour was in 1930 when they won the FA Cup. Arsenal is worth 2.6 billion dollars; it is owned by Stan Kroenke.
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