For the third year running, Real Madrid has been named the most valuable football brand in the world by Forbes, boasting a staggering value of $6.6 billion. This marks a notable 9% increase from the previous year.
Real Madrid’s financial prowess is driven by lucrative sponsorship deals, notably with Adidas, yielding an average income of $205 million annually. The club’s total revenue for the past year reached $873 million, underscoring its position as both the most valuable and most profitable football club globally.
Other leading clubs
- FC Barcelona ranks third with a value of $5.6 billion, reflecting a 12% growth despite financial challenges.
- Atlético Madrid holds the thirteenth spot with a brand value of $519 million, noted for its sustainable and energy-efficient Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
- Athletic Club Bilbao has risen to 35th place with a brand value of $125 million and an 11% growth.
Premier League dominance
The English Premier League dominates the top ten, with Manchester United in second place at $6.55 billion. Six Premier League clubs are in the top ten, and the league has 17 clubs in the top 50. The collective value of Premier League clubs stands at $8.1 billion, compared to La Liga’s $4.5 billion. Notable clubs include:
- Manchester United and Liverpool in fourth and fifth places, respectively.
- Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea in eighth, ninth, and tenth places.
Paris Saint-Germain’s decline
Paris Saint-Germain has dropped to the seventh spot, valued at $1.2 billion, slightly behind Bayern Munich. The departures of stars like Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé could impact the club’s future commercial prospects.
Real Madrid’s sustained success underscores its dominance in the football world, both on and off the pitch. The club’s strategic sponsorships and robust financial health continue to set the standard for football clubs worldwide.
Also read: Counterfeit football strips seized