Real Madrid continues to be at the financial pinnacle of world soccer and leads the list of the 30 most valuable clubs in 2025, as this year, the Spanish club reached a valuation of US$6.75 billion, up 2% from the previous year.
It also became the first soccer team to generate more than US$1.13 billion in revenues in a single season, driven in large part by its participation in the Champions League and the total renovation of its Santiago Bernabéu stadium, which significantly increased its revenue from match days and commercial activities.
Rounding out the top 3
In second place among the most valuable clubs in 2025 is Manchester United.
It has a valuation of US$6.6 billion, supported by its powerful global brand, commercial agreements and international fan base.
FC Barcelona ranks third with US$5.65 billion, benefiting from its revenue expansion strategy and the ongoing remodeling of the Camp Nou stadium.
It promises to exceed one billion in revenues upon completion.
The growth of MLS
The English Premier League continues to dominate the ranking in number of teams, with 12 clubs in the top 30 most valuable clubs in 2025.
In addition to Manchester United, highlights include Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, and up-and-coming teams such as Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion, which have seen sharp increases in valuation over the past year.
El Real Madrid continúa en la cima financiera del fútbol mundial
Meanwhile, Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States continues to gain prominence.
LAFC leads MLS clubs, ranked 15th with $1.25 billion.
Inter Miami, benefiting from the media boost from the arrival of Lionel Messi, reached US$1.2 billion.
While LA Galaxy, Atlanta United and five other clubs are also on the list.
Maintain their economic dominance
European leagues still concentrate the highest total industry value within the most valuable clubs in 2025:
The Spanish LaLiga has 3 clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid.
Italian Serie A contributes 4 teams, including Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and AS Roma.
The German Bundesliga has Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
The French Ligue 1 is represented by Paris Saint-Germain.
Expectations for the Club World Cup
Buzzy
Many clubs are hoping that the upcoming expanded Club World Cup, which will begin in the United States, and the 2026 World Cup, also on North American soil, will serve as a definite boost to increase both market value and global interest in soccer.
Although European clubs continue to face challenges such as debt, non-existent salary caps and fan pressure on ticket prices, growth continues.
In parallel, MLS shows higher revenue multiples, reflecting investor optimism in the North American market.
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