Football is not just a game; it’s a global business worth billions of dollars. The world’s richest football clubs continue to dominate in revenue generation through sponsorship deals, TV rights, merchandise sales, and prize money. In 2025, the financial landscape of football has seen some clubs solidify their positions at the top while others rise through smart investments and commercial success.
Here’s a detailed ranking of the top 10 richest football club in the world in 2025 based on their revenue and net worth.
Real Madrid (Spain) – €1.05billion
According to a study released by financial experts Deloitte, Real Madrid topped the list of the richest football club in the world in 2025. The 15-time UEFA Champions League holder, Real Madrid, has outperformed all the top clubs in the world by securing the title of the most revenue-generating club in the world, boasting a record €1.05 billion. Credit goes to their matchday ticket sales and high match attendance at iconic Santiago Bernabeu. This is the second time in a row Los Blancos have managed to top the list of the richest clubs in the world since the 2017-18 season. Their management has made various key decisions in revenue and profit handling while spending the funds considerably on investing in the signing of world-class players. Under the supervision of Fiorentino Perez, they are expected to dominate the rich list. Their partnership with Adidas and other top brands ensures a steady stream of revenue, along with record-breaking ticket sales and TV rights.
Manchester City (England) – €837.8 million
Manchester City have enjoyed significant success under Pep Guardiola’s reign from their first-ever treble-winning season in 2022-23 to dominating the football scene in England by lifting consecutive league titles. In terms of wealth, they will be the second-most richest football club in the world in 2025 and the richest in England. Meanwhile, City overtakes fellow Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur in the list by some margin to mark their name as the richest club in the Premier League. Commercial deals have been a key factor in their profits, bringing the most amount of profit, followed by broadcast and Matchday. The club benefits from lucrative sponsorships, especially with Etihad Airways, and generates massive revenue from broadcasting deals and global fan engagement.
Paris Saint-Germain (France) – €805.9 million
PSG, the French football giant, ranks as the third most profitable club, surpassing several other top teams on the list. The Qatar-owned side has shattered revenue records, outperforming Barcelona with earnings exceeding €805.9 million last year. Meanwhile, the Parisians have maintained their dominance in Ligue 1, securing consecutive league titles. For the first time in the club’s history, they have broken into the top three richest football club in the world. Thanks to lucrative sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights, ticket sales, and merchandise revenue, PSG has overtaken several established European powerhouses.
Manchester United (England) – €770.6 million
Manchester United, another English club on the list, holds fourth place despite recent struggles and ongoing ownership turmoil. As one of the world’s most popular teams, they remained a financial powerhouse last year, generating €770.6 million in revenue. Under Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils secured two domestic titles—the Carabao Cup and FA Cup—before parting ways with him due to inconsistent performances, appointing Rúben Amorim as his successor. With new management focused on squad rebuilding and long-term stability, Manchester United fans have an exciting future to look forward to.
Bayern Munich (Germany) – €765.4 million
German football giants Bayern Munich, the most successful club in Bundesliga history, rank fifth among the world’s richest football clubs. As one of Europe’s top revenue-generating teams, the Bavarians benefit from multiple income streams, including sponsorships and brand deals. Notably, a significant portion of their earnings comes from matchday revenue, encompassing ticket sales, fan memberships, and merchandise purchases. In contrast, broadcasting deals contributed the least to their profits. Despite this, Bayern Munich recorded an impressive €765.4 million in revenue, solidifying their place among football’s financial elite.
Barcelona (Spain) – €760.3 million
The La Liga giants have faced financial challenges due to mismanagement and monetary obligations, leading to significant spending in the transfer market and difficulties in registering new signings last season. Despite these setbacks, the Catalan club generated an impressive €760.3 million in revenue driven by merchandise sales, broadcast rights, and lucrative brand partnerships. Meanwhile, under Hansi Flick’s management, the team is gradually regaining its form and stability on and off the pitch.
Arsenal (England) – €716.5 million
Arsenal is a widely popular English club with a massive fanbase around the world and a celebrated history, the most famous being ‘The Invincibles’. Some of the most iconic players in world football have played for Gunners, and they continue to grow as an institution, generating 716.5 million euros in 2024 – courtesy of broadcasting revenue, commercial, and matchday sales. The North London club ranks 7th in the richest football club in the world, as they have made significant on-field progress in recent times after the arrival of Mikel Arteta as manager. Arsenal have qualified for the UEFA Champions League for two successive seasons and finished as runners-up in the Premier League’s title race.
Liverpool (England) – €714.7 million
The Merseyside club is one of the most popular football teams in the world, and it reflects on its financial sheet as well. In terms of sporting success, they have numerous Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and several domestic championships in their cabinet. Liverpool are backed by a massive loyal fanbase. Notably, they have dropped significantly in revenue making from previous rankings. The English giants failed to secure any major trophy last season. Yet, the Reds reportedly made 714.7 million euros in the 2023/24 cycle, they did have an increase in revenue as compared to what they recorded in 2022, which was around 700 million euros. The commercial deals are the highest-grossing factor of the club, attracting a major percentage of the total income.
Tottenham Hotspurs (England) – €615 million
The ninth place goes to another London-based club — Tottenham Hotspur, surpassing their fellow city rival Chelsea on the list in terms of being the richest football club. Though they haven’t had any big success in winning leagues or competitions, but have done well in the money-making business. Spurs’ newly built Tottenham Hotspur stadium holds a capacity of 60 thousand per matchday, which solely drives a major chunk of their financial profits every season. In addition to this, kit sales, club membership, broadcasting partnership, and brand deals — all together grossed nearly 615 million euros in the 2023/24 season.
Chelsea (England) – €545.5 million
Premier League club from the west side of London occupies 10th position on the richest football club in the world list. Historically, the Blues had enjoyed immense success during the Roman Abramovich era, lifting successive league titles and signing big names splashing millions in the transfer market. However, post-ownership change, their on-pitch performances have gone down, since 2022 following Todd Boehly’s consortium takeover. Nonetheless, they continue to dominate the financial tables despite missing major competitions such as the UEFA Champions League in recent seasons. Chelsea has managed to stay afloat in terms of revenue generation, accounting for a noteworthy figure of 545.5 million euros last year, including all the revenue streams.
