Real Madrid has topped the list of the world’s most valuable football teams for a fourth consecutive year, according to Forbes. The Spanish club is valued at $6.75 billion.
Financial Milestones
- Real Madrid has become the first football team to bring in $1 billion in revenue within a single year, posting $1.13 billion for the 2023-24 season.
- The club’s dominance is not limited to its financial prowess; it also boasts impressive market value and attendance figures, solidifying its position as one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Competitors
- Barcelona trails behind Real Madrid with an estimated valuation of £3 billion (€3.7 billion), roughly half that of Real Madrid’s worth.
- Manchester United ranks second on Forbes’ annual list with an estimated value of £5.8 billion ($6.6 billion).
- Liverpool and Bayern Munich follow closely behind with valuations of £4.9 billion and £4.7 billion respectively.
Overall Trends
- The combined value of all 30 teams featured on this year’s list totals over £56 billion ($72 billion), representing a 5% increase from last year when they were valued at nearly £68 billion ($86 billion).
- According to Deloitte Sports Business Group managing director Andy Greenberg, "the top clubs are doing better than ever." He attributes this growth to:
- Increased revenue from broadcasting rights and sponsorship deals.
- Improved commercial partnerships between clubs and their owners or investors.
Market Insights
- Greenberg notes that while there may be fluctuations in individual team values due to factors such as player sales or changes in ownership structures, overall trends suggest that football clubs are becoming increasingly valuable assets for investors seeking long-term returns on investment.
- He cautions against overestimating these values by comparing them directly across different leagues or regions without considering local market conditions and other relevant factors affecting each club’s financial performance.
League Contributions
- Forbes estimates that Premier League teams account for more than half (54%) of the total combined value among all 30 teams listed this year, up from 45% last time around.
- La Liga sides make up about one-fifth (21%) of the total value.
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