Real Madrid leads the ranking of the most valuable clubs in the world; see the Forbes list
Real Madrid during the conquest of the 15th Champions League in 2024
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Real Madrid continues to be a power not only on the field, but also in finances. According to a survey by Forbes, the Spanish club recorded revenue of US$1.27 billion (around R$6.3 billion) in the 2024/25 season, the highest amount ever achieved by a sports team since the publication began tracking this data.
The result represents a growth of 12% compared to the previous year and even surpassed the revenue of the Dallas Cowboys, from the American football league (NFL), which earned US$1.23 billion in 2024.
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With this, Real Madrid maintained its position as the most valuable football club in the world for the fifth year in a row.
Currently, the team is valued at US$9.5 billion (approximately R$47.8 billion, approximately US$2 billion (R$10 billion) ahead of Barcelona, second in the ranking.
See below the most valuable clubs in the world in 2026:
Real Madrid - US$9.5 billion
Barcelona - US$7.5 billion
Manchester United - US$ 7.2 billion
Liverpool - US$ 6.2 billion
Paris Saint-Germain - US$ 5.8 billion
Bayern Munich - US$ 5.7 billion
Manchester City - US$ 5.5 billion
Arsenal - US$ 5.4 billion
Chelsea - US$ 4.2 billion
Tottenham Hotspur - US$ 3 billion
Atlético Madrid - US$ 2.95 billion
Juventus - US$ 2.4 billion
Borussia Dortmund - US$ 2.2 billion
AC Milan - US$ 1.85 billion
Inter Milan - US$ 1.8 billion
Aston Villa - US$ 1.4 billion
Inter Miami - US$ 1.35 billion
Los Angeles FC (LAFC) - US$ 1.32 billion
Newcastle United - US$ 1.25 billion
Los Angeles Galaxy (LA Galaxy) - US$ 1.08 billion
New York City FC - US$ 1.02 billion
Atlanta United FC - US$ 1 billion
Benfica - US$ 960 million
Rome - US$ 940 million
Everton - US$ 930 million
Fulham - US$ 920 million
Brighton & Hove Albion - US$ 910 million
VfB Stuttgart - US$ 880 million
Seattle Sounders - US$ 860 million
Austin FC - US$ 855 million
Increasing investor interest
The numbers show that football clubs continue to gain value in the market Currently, the 30 most important teams. The most valuable assets in the world have an average valuation of US$ 2.9 billion, an increase of 21% compared to the previous ranking.
Among the factors that explain this appreciation is the growing interest of American investors in European football. sector.
The modernization of stadiums plays an important role in this process. Real Madrid recently completed the renovation of the Santiago Bernabéu, while Everton inaugurated a new arena. Similar projects are also underway at clubs such as Barcelona, Manchester United, Roma and the Milan teams.
Source: G1