30 Richest Football Clubs in the World – Ranked by Revenue

The football world is buzzing with financial revelations as the latest Deloitte Football Money League rankings reveal the 30 wealthiest football clubs based on their 2023/24 revenue. The data highlights the dominance of the Premier League and the remarkable financial muscle of top European clubs, with a new revenue record being set at the top.

The Rise of Global Football’s Richest Clubs

World football has reached new heights of financial achievement, as Real Madrid becomes the first club to surpass the €1 billion revenue mark. Meanwhile, six Premier League teams dominate the top 10, showcasing the league’s financial superiority. Clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich have climbed the rankings significantly.

Clubs Ranked 30th to 21st: The Financial Underdogs

Premier League mid-table clubs such as Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, Everton, and Crystal Palace highlight the immense revenue potential even outside the league’s elite. Brighton & Hove Albion, in 21st place, owes its rise to a smart business model and participation in the Europa League.

Notably, Brazilian giants Flamengo make a unique entry as the only non-European club in the top 30. Meanwhile, Benfica represents Europe’s smaller leagues, outperforming many clubs from Italy and Germany.

Clubs in 30th to 21st Place:

• 30. Flamengo – €198.2m
• 29. Wolves – €206.9m
• 28. Fulham – €212.2m
• 27. Everton – €217.6m
• 26. Crystal Palace – €218.9m
• 25. Benfica – €224.0m
• 24. Eintracht Frankfurt – €245.2m
• 23. Roma – €249.0m
• 22. Napoli – €253.6m
• 21. Brighton – €256.8m

Clubs Ranked 20th to 11th: Financial Giants on the Verge of the Top 10

This tier showcases three more Premier League clubs: Aston Villa, West Ham United, and Newcastle United, who have all benefitted from European competitions. Newcastle, in particular, experienced a 29% revenue increase due to their Champions League exploits.

Despite challenges, Juventus and AC Milan hold their spots, though the former suffered a rare revenue drop. Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League final run boosted their earnings, securing their position just outside the top 10.

Clubs in 20th to 11th Place:

• 20. Lyon – €264.1m
• 19. Marseille – €287.0m
• 18. Aston Villa – €310.2m
• 17. West Ham – €322.2m
• 16. Juventus – €355.7m
• 15. Newcastle – €371.8m
• 14. Inter – €391.0m
• 13. AC Milan – €397.6m
• 12. Atletico Madrid – €409.5m
• 11. Borussia Dortmund – €513.7m

The Top 10: World Football’s Financial Elite

The Premier League’s “big six” all feature here, with Chelsea earning the least among them. Tottenham, meanwhile, edges ahead in revenue, surpassing even Liverpool. Arsenal made a remarkable jump to seventh place, reflecting their strong season.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich remain consistent earners, while Manchester United has climbed to fourth despite struggles on the pitch. Paris Saint-Germain sits third, while Manchester City secures second place with €837.8m in revenue. Leading the pack, Real Madrid shattered records, generating €1.05bn thanks to the Santiago Bernabeu renovations.

Top 10 Clubs by Revenue:

• 10. Chelsea – €545.5m
• 9. Tottenham – €615.0m
• 8. Liverpool – €714.7m
• 7. Arsenal – €716.5m
• 6. Barcelona – €760.3m
• 5. Bayern Munich – €765.4m
• 4. Manchester United – €770.6m
• 3. Paris Saint-Germain – €805.9m
• 2. Manchester City – €837.8m
• 1. Real Madrid – €1.05bn

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