The money in football is incredible, and the increasing popularity of the sport has increased the worth of each team, which makes that necessary to compile a list of the top 10 richest football clubs in the world. However, on our list some teams, may have dropped a point or two while others soared to the top.
Here are the 10 leading richest football clubs in the world!
10. Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
$511 million
Tottenham Hotspur is the tenth richest football club in the world in 2021. Spurs and Daniel Levy aren’t known for their extravagant expenditures. However, the club made a lot of money by reaching the Champions League final, and the Premier League’s massive TV agreement has pushed them into the top ten of global football earnings.
They made $31 million more than Serie A champions Juventus and more than $100 million more than Dortmund. Spurs spent a lot of money on their new stadium, which is a cutting-edge dual-purpose facility that ranks among the greatest in the world.
9. Arsenal F.C.
$520 million
Arsenal FC, a Premier League club, is now ranked ninth among our top 10 richest football clubs in the world, with a total revenue of $520 million this season. Arsenal has had a rocky phase in its history, with some disappointing league results, yet the club continues to prosper financially. Their $520 million in revenue is more than double that of Milan, another sleeping giant.
Emirates and Puma, the club’s primary income contributors this year, also increased the club’s total brand value. However, Deloitte predicts that their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League in season 2019-20 will have an influence on future ticket sales.
8. Chelsea F.C.
$597 million
Chelsea in the English Premier League is now ranked eighth in the richest football clubs in the world, with $597 million in revenue earned this season. The Blues, like a number of other major sports franchises, had a large rise in revenue this season. For Forbes’ newest ranking, Chelsea’s earnings was boosted by the transfer of Eden Hazard. Since Roman Abramovich purchased Chelsea in 2003, the club has continued to rise in terms of revenue. Even in difficult seasons, the Blues have a tendency for winning trophies, which comes in money and makes them a desirable sponsor. The Blues qualified for the Champions League once again in Frank Lampard’s first season as manager, sealing their place in the top 10 for the 2020/21 season.
7. Liverpool F.C.
$613 million
Liverpool won the Champions League in 2019 and became English champions for the first time in three decades in 2020, finally reclaiming their throne.
Liverpool has always been one of the world’s wealthiest clubs, and their profits have been enhanced by Jurgen Klopp’s consistent return to the Champions League. The Boston Red Sox’s owners have been cautious, refusing to pay Timo Werner’s release clause and carefully managing the team’s payroll. The amount they spend over the next five years will be intriguing to see.
6. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
$646 million
Ligue 1 club in France PSG, or Paris Saint-Germain, is presently ranked sixth on our list of top 10 richest football clubs in the world, 2021. The French champions have been more conservative with their spending recently, having smashed numerous records to buy Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. PSG’s club worth is only 11th, despite having the sixth-highest revenue. They have made numerous high-profile additions this season, indicating their desire to dominate the European football scene in the foreseeable future.
If when they win their first Champions League, their reputation in the world of football will skyrocket, as Ligue 1 has been little more than a formality in recent years.
5. Manchester City F.C.
$678 million
The sky blues are now ranked fifth in the current standings, with a total revenue of $678 million. In recent years, Manchester City’s revenues have risen. They were ranked ninth in the world in 2013, with $362 million, and sixteenth in 2011, with $153 million. The trophies have come as a result of the abundant investment.
Since Pep Guardiola’s arrival, beautiful football has been played in the bright blue of Manchester City, and records have continued to fall. City, now one of the most powerful football clubs in the world, shows no signs of slowing down in their pursuit of the Champions League.
4. FC Bayern Munich
$751 million
Bayern Munich, a German Bundesliga club, is ranked fourth in the world’s richest football clubs this season. The German team has won its domestic league seven times in a row, which has resulted in higher ticket sales this season. Bayern Munich isn’t known for the same dramatic additions as the previous three, but they put a lot of money into their team and pay its players well.
Whereas Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona can appear chaotic and unstable in the transfer market, the Bavarian titans are calmer, going about their business without the same fuss.
3. Manchester United F.C.
$795 million
Manchester United finished third on the list of richest football teams in 2021, with a total income of $795 million. Since 2013, there has not been a league championship. Since then, the team has been in and out of the Champions League. Manchester United is so powerful that it can withstand a period of on-field disappointment. Even if the club’s fans are dissatisfied, Ed Woodward continues to find cash in the most unusual sponsor arrangements.
Manchester United’s shirt sponsor Chevrolet and technical gear sponsor Adidas contributed significantly to the club’s revenue. Manchester United can afford to buy players like Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes thanks to their massive income.
2. FC Barcelona
$815 million
Barcelona is a club in crisis, at the center of an epic transfer drama that didn’t involve Lionel Messi this winter. Despite a hammering in the Champions League and missing out on the La Liga title, the Catalan giants continue to make as much income as any non-Real team.
Barca has been handicapped in recent years by large wages paid to aging stars. Their team management isn’t ideal, but they’re still one of the best and richest in the world.
1. Real Madrid CF
$896 million
Real Madrid is now the richest football club in the world, with a total revenue of $896 million this year. The 13-time European champions and one of the most popular clubs in the world, earned more than $80 million than anybody else. Although there was no European glory in 2019 or 2020, the Spanish superclub did benefit from a substantial portion of La Liga television money.
Real Madrid is generally at the top of the world football revenue charts, but they finished third behind Manchester United and Barcelona in 2018. Los Blancos are frequently associated with the best players in the world, and it’s unusual that they miss out on a player they desire.
