Real Madrid has once again been named the most valuable football team in the world. This is the fourth year in a row they’ve held the top spot, showing their strength, success, and popularity both on and off the field.
Madrid Stays on Top for the Fourth Year
Forbes confirms Real Madrid’s value is higher than any other football club
For the fourth year in a row, Real Madrid has been named the most valuable football club in the world, according to Forbes magazine. The famous Spanish club is now worth $6.75 billion, making it the richest football team on the planet.
This is not the first time Real Madrid has made history, but this time it’s for their amazing success off the field. The club earned a record $1.13 billion in revenue during the 2023–24 season. It is the first time Real Madrid has made over $1 billion in a single season.
A Record-Breaking Year for Real Madrid
Real Madrid earns over $1 billion for the first time
Not only is Real Madrid the most valuable football club, but they have also broken a major record. They are only the second sports team in the world to earn over $1 billion in a season. The first was the Dallas Cowboys, a team from the American NFL.
Even more impressive, Real Madrid is the first football club ever to reach this level of income. Their revenue in 2023–24 even passed 1 billion euros, making them the first football club to earn that amount in European currency as well.
Other Top Teams on the Forbes List
Manchester United and Barcelona follow Real Madrid
In second place on the Forbes list is Manchester United, the famous English club. They are worth $6.6 billion and earned $834 million last season. Despite their high value, Manchester United had a poor season, finishing eighth in the Premier League.
Coming in third is Barcelona, Real Madrid’s biggest rivals in La Liga. Barcelona is worth $5.65 billion. They are followed by Liverpool and Manchester City, two other top English Premier League clubs, who are in fourth and fifth place.
Premier League Clubs Dominate the List
Six of the top 10 clubs are from England
The English Premier League (EPL) continues to show its financial power. Six out of the top 10 most valuable clubs are from the EPL. Along with Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City, other English teams like Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea also made the top 10.
Outside of Spain and England, only a few clubs made the list. Bayern Munich from Germany’s Bundesliga and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from France’s Ligue 1 are also among the top-ranked teams.
Football Clubs Are Growing in Value
$72 billion total value among the top 30 teams
According to Forbes, the total value of the top 30 football clubs is now over $72 billion. That’s a big increase from the previous year. The average club is worth $2.4 billion, which is 5% higher than the record average of $2.26 billion in 2024.
This shows that football continues to grow in popularity and financial success around the world. Real Madrid’s strong performance both on and off the pitch has helped them lead the way.
Conclusion: Real Madrid’s Legacy Grows Stronger
Real Madrid is known for its trophies, big stars, and loyal fanbase. Now, the club has proven that it is not just successful in football matches but also in business. With this latest achievement, Real Madrid continues to set new standards in the world of sports.
