By the end of 2025, the value of the world's most valuable football teams will exceed 1.3 billion euros, reflecting active transfers, rising prices, and investor interest in football.
Lent.az reported this with reference to "Transfesmarkt".
Financial dominance of "Real"
The "Royal Club" finishes the calendar year as the undisputed leader.
The total market capitalization of all "Real" players is currently estimated at 1.38 billion euros.
England's fight for the podium
London's "Arsenal" club has emerged as "Real's" closest pursuer. Experts estimated the squad of the "Gunners" at 1.29 billion euros, giving them the second place.
In the global ranking, the third place is shared by two football giants - "Manchester City" and PSG. The market value of the squads of both teams is 1.19 billion euros.
It should be noted that seven football clubs have exceeded the one billion euro mark. In addition to the leaders, this elite group includes London's "Chelsea", Catalonia's "Barcelona" and "Liverpool".
Full ranking of the 20 most valuable teams in the world
The financial landscape of modern football demonstrates a significant advantage for English clubs.
Even mid-level Premier League clubs such as "Nottingham Forest" or "Brighton" perform better than many European giants in terms of squad spending.
Top 20 clubs by squad market value
1. "Real" - 1.38 billion euros
2. "Arsenal" - 1.29 billion euros
3. "Manchester City" - 1.19 billion euros
4. PSG - 1.19 billion euros
5. "Chelsea" - 1.18 billion euros
6. "Barcelona" - 1.12 billion euros
7. "Liverpool" - 1.04 billion euros
8. "Bayern" - 981 million euros
9. "Tottenham" - 879 million euros
10. "Manchester United" - 719 million euros
11. "Newcastle" - 713 million euros
12. "Inter" - 670 million euros
13. "Nottingham Forest" - 620 million euros
14. "Juventus" - 603 million euros
15. "Atletico" - 589 million euros
16. "Brighton" - 520 million euros
17. "Aston Villa" - 520 million euros
18. "Borussia" Dortmund - 511 million euros
19. "Napoli" - 503 million euros
20. "Crystal Palace" - 502 million euros