FX.co ★ World’s five most expensive football clubs

1 - Real Madrid

Last season, Real Madrid, also known as “Los Blancos,” won the Champions League and managed to earn $146 million during this tournament. The total revenue of the Spanish club amounted to $807 million. Such figures boosted Real Madrid’s market value by 19% compared to 2022. The capitalization of the club exceeds $6 billion. This is the largest amount among all football clubs in the world.

2 - Manchester United

According to Forbes, Manchester United earned nearly $780 million last season, significantly increasing its market value. The football club’s market cap stands at $6 billion, up 11% from a year ago. Notably, the upcoming sale of the MU could be a record-breaking deal in football history. The club's owners, the Glazer family, estimate the club for more than $6 billion.

3 - Barcelona

Compared to the previous financial year, Barcelona’s market value soared by 10%. Today, it is estimated at $5.5 billion. Last season, the Catalan club's revenues exceeded $720 million. However, many experts warn that this season the club's income could fall sharply due to the closure of the Camp Nou stadium for an overhaul. Barcelona will have to host home matches at the Luis Kompany stadium, which has a much smaller capacity than the main home stadium. The club will play its first matches outside Camp Nou since the 1950s.

4 - Liverpool

Last season, the English club lost its Champions League to Real Madrid but posted record revenues of $793 million to fans returning to the stadiums after the pandemic. Liverpool's revenues have led to a sharp rise in its market value. The club's market capitalization is now estimated at $5.3 billion, up 19% from the previous fiscal year.

5 - Manchester City

The fifth most expensive football club in the world is Manchester City under the nickname “The Sky Blues.” Last season, the club earned $815 million, the highest figure of all the ranked clubs. The City market value has risen significantly. It is now valued at nearly $5 billion, up 18% from last year.