Football is one of the most valuable sports in the world today, with clubs backed by substantial financial support from their owners or ownership groups, setting a high standard enviable in other sports.
We have compiled a list of the most valuable football clubs in the world for 2024, as ranked by the business and information platform, Forbes. This ranking is based on various factors, including team value, operating income, debt levels, and revenue.
Which football clubs are the most valuable?
10. Arsenal (English Premier League, England)
Current Value: $2.6 billion
1-Year Value Change: 15%
Revenue: $560 million
Operating Income: $140 million
Arsenal is currently valued at $2.6 billion. Over the past year, the club has seen a significant 15% increase in its value. Arsenal generated a revenue of $560 million and has maintained a solid operating income of $140 million.
9. Chelsea (English Premier League, England)
Current Value: $3.13 billion
1-Year Value Change: 1%
Revenue: $620 million
Operating Income: $0 million
Chelsea is currently valued at $3.13 billion. Over the past year, the club’s value has increased by 1%. Chelsea according to reports have generated a revenue of $620 million, though it currently operates with a neutral operating income of $0 million.
8. Tottenham Hotspur (English Premier League, England)
Current Value: $3.2 billion
1-Year Value Change: 14%
Revenue: $665 million
Operating Income: $161 million
English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur, currently holds a valuation of $3.2 billion and is the 8th most valuable club in football. Over the past year, the club’s value has surged by 14%. Tottenham generates a revenue of $665 million and enjoys a strong operating income of $161 million.
7. Paris Saint-Germain (French Ligue 1, France)
Current Value: $4.4 billion
1-Year Value Change: 4%
Revenue: $754 million
Operating Income: -$126 million
Paris Saint-Germain also known as PSG is currently valued at $4.4 billion making the Arab-owned side the most valuable club in the French league. The club has seen a 4% increase in its value over the past year. PSG generates a revenue of $754 million, but faces financial challenges, with an operating income showing a deficit of $126 million.
6. Bayern Munich (German Bundesliga, Germany)
Current Value: $5 billion
1-Year Value Change: 3%
Revenue: $781 million
Operating Income: $84 million
Bayern Munich has been identified as the most valuable German club in football as of 2024. The Bundesliga side is currently estimated to be valued at $5 billion. The club has experienced a 3% increase in value over the past year with an increase in revenue estimated to be at $781 million by Forbes, with an operating income of $84 million.
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5. Manchester City (English Premier League, England)
Current Value: $5.1 billion
1-Year Value Change: 2%
Revenue: $869 million
Operating Income: $147 million
Despite numerous titles and honours, Manchester City is currently ranked as the fifth most valuable club in football with a current value of $5.1 billion. Over the past year, the club’s value has increased by 2% in comparison to previous years. With a substantial revenue of $869 million, Manchester City also enjoys a strong operating income of $147 million.
4. Liverpool FC (English Premier League, England)
Current Value: $5.37 billion
1-Year Value Change: 2%
Revenue: $719 million
Operating Income: $102 million
Liverpool is the second most valuable club in the English Premier League and is currently valued at $5.37 billion. Over the last year, the club’s value has risen by 2%. Liverpool brings in a significant revenue of $719 million and maintains a healthy operating income of $102 million.
3. Barcelona (Spanish La Liga, Spain)
Current Value: $5.6 billion
1-Year Value Change: 2%
Revenue: $840 million
Operating Income: -$145 million
Barcelona, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, currently holds a valuation of $5.6 billion. Over the past year, the club’s value has slightly increased by 2%. Barcelona generates a substantial revenue of $840 million, although it faces financial challenges, with an operating income showing a deficit of $145 million.
2. Manchester United (English Premier League, England)
What is Man United’s club value?
Current Value: $6.55 billion
1-Year Value Change: 9%
Revenue: $785 million
Operating Income: $187 million
Manchester United has a team value of 6.55 billion dollars and an operating income of 187 million dollars.
The revenue for the Red Devils, according to Forbes, is at 785 million dollars making them the most valuable team in English football as of 2024.
1. Real Madrid (Spanish La Liga, Spain)
Current Value: $6.6 billion
1-Year Value Change: 9%
Revenue: $873 million
Operating Income: $76 million
The Spanish side, Real Madrid has been classified as the most valuable football club in the world as of 2024 with an estimated team value of 6.6 billion dollars and 873 million dollars in revenue with their operating income at 76 million dollars. This is of no surprise as the club itself houses some of the biggest franchise players in the game of football.
