La Liga giants Real Madrid leads the top 5 most valuable football clubs with a current value of $6.6 billion. With a valuation of $5.6 billion Spanish club FC Barcelona is the second most valuable teams the world.
Here Is The List Of 5 Most Valuable Football Clubs In The World 2024
Real Madrid: Spain
Value: $6.6b bn
Star Players: Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid was founded in 1902. King Alfonso XIII bestowed the club with Royal (Real) in 1920 – the royal crown and emblem. The team has traditionally worn a white uniform. Real Madrid was worth $3.65 billion in 2015. It was the world’s highest-earning football club in the 2014-15 season.
The club recorded an increase of $230 million, surpassing the $1 billion mark in the 2023-24 season in operating income. An official statement said Real Madrid consistently generated profits year after year, despite widespread losses among the major European clubs.
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F C Barcelona: Spain
Value: $5.6 bn
Star Players: Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Ronaldinho
The football club was established by a group of Swiss, Catalan, German and English footballers in 1899. It became a symbol of Catalan culture. FC Barcelona is the world’s second-most valuable FC, worth $5.6 billion, and the world’s fourth-richest football club in terms of revenue. Barcelona boasts 77 trophies – 27 La Liga, 14 Supercopa de Espana, and 22 European and international titles. It has also won five UEFA Champions League and Winners’ Cup.
Liverpool: England
Value: $5.37bn
Star Players: Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool came to be in 1892 and won its first-ever League Championship in 1901. Over the years, Liverpool FC has risen as a club to be reckoned with. It is one of the most popular football clubs in the world, and has celebrity followings with the likes of LeBron James, Samuel L. Jackson and Liam Neeson among others. Liverpool boasts 88 trophies and 19 league titles.
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Bayern Munich: Germany
Value: $4.6 bn
Star Players: Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane
Bayern Munich was founded in 1900 and has emerged as Germany’s most popular and successful football club. Between 2013 and 2023, it won 11 league titles. The FC has won six UEFA Champions League, two FIFA Club World Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups.
Manchester United: England
Value: $3.5 bn
Star Players: Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United was established in 1878 under a different name – Newton Health LYR Football Club. The FC underwent a name change in 1902 to ‘Manchester United’. Also called the Red Devils, Manchester United rose to global glory under manager Alex Ferguson and striker David Beckham.
Manchester United is regarded as a top club in Europe and has risen as a global brand. It was ranked No.1 in the top 10 most valuable sports team brands in July 2012 by Forbes magazine. Manchester United is known for its partnership with Nike and Adidas, team collectibles, and membership schemes.
