The Briefing
- The top 10 football clubs hold a combined $36 billion in market value
- English clubs represent 6 of the 10 top football clubs
The Top 10 Football Clubs by Market Value
In the world of football, the stakes are rising due to the amount of dollars injected into the game. In light of the rapid rise and fall of the European Super League (ESL), this graphic covers the top 10 football clubs by market value.
Today, the top 10 clubs are collectively worth $36 billion and bring in over $6 billion in annual revenues.
| Football Club | Market Value ($M) | Revenue ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | $4,760 | $792 |
| Real Madrid | $4,750 | $792 |
| Bayern Munich | $4,220 | $703 |
| Manchester United | $4,200 | $643 |
| Liverpool | $4,100 | $619 |
| Manchester City | $4,000 | $609 |
| Chelsea | $3,200 | $520 |
| Arsenal | $2,800 | $430 |
| PSG | $2,500 | $599 |
| Tottenham | $2,300 | $494 |
Football clubs have witnessed more money being thrown into the game, partly because of the licensing and streaming deals behind the curtain. Big entities have entered the space like Amazon, Disney through ESPN, and DAZN, which has been regarded as the Netflix of sport.
From an audience standpoint, business interest in the sport is justified. In the last World Cup final, 517 million tuned in, compared to 160 million for the Super Bowl during the same year.
More Money in the Game
It’s not just the clubs that are seeing more money trickle down. Both fees for agents and player transfers have soared. From 2014 to 2019, agent fees grew from $241 (Read more…)