Forbes has officially released its annual report of the world's 30 most valuable soccer clubs in 2026, with 11 Premier League and seven Major League Soccer teams making the list.
Multiple factors are considered in the ranking, including revenue generated for the 2024–25 season (or 2025 campaign in MLS), operating income, stadium economics and debts, each value rounded to the nearest $1 million. European behemoths dominate the rankings, but clubs in the United States are growing as genuine competitors.
Premier League Dominates the List
Over a third of the clubs within the top 30 are English. Even the Premier League's middle class are capable of financially overpowering the majority of teams across the planet. Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham and Everton rank from 27th to 25th in that order, falling just short of a $1 billion valuation.
Aston Villa have overseen an incredible 56% growth over the past year as Unai Emery continues to work wonders. Champions League qualification played a massive part in their financial progression, making them England's most valuable club outside of the traditional 'Big Six'. They lead Newcastle United, who are perched in 19th.
Tottenham Hotspur hold the 10th spot, with Chelsea not far behind—$1.2 billion more valuable. The Blues remain behind recently crowned Premier League champions Arsenal.
Italian Clubs
Despite Napoli being crowned Serie A champions in 2024–25, it's Roma who are the fourth-most valuable side in Italy. The capital giants place 24th, marginally behind Benfica—the only club from Portugal to make the cut.
Despite a higher revenue than their arch rivals, 2024–25 Champions League finalists Inter still trail AC Milan, who are valued at $500 million more than their neighbors. Both clubs are still overshadowed by Juventus, whose value sits at an impressive $2.4 billion despite on-pitch struggles.
German Clubs
Stuttgart in 28th continue to flourish as their on-field resurgence converts to hugely improved revenue streams. They are now officially Germany's third-most valuable club.
Borussia Dortmund continue their tradition of being second in Germany, their value paling in comparison to that of Der Klassiker rivals Bayern Munich.
MLS clubs
MLS sides Austin FC and Seattle Sounders just creep into the list after value increases from 2024, but, unlike Atlanta United and New York City FC, they fail to reach the $1 billion valuation mark.
Inter Miami are the most valuable non-European club. Californian giants LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC sneak into the top 20, the latter's value of $1.32 billion only slightly less than Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF—the most valuable MLS franchise on the market. All three have seen their value increase from the previous rankings.
Spanish Clubs
Atlético Madrid, one of only three Spanish clubs, find themselves in a similar situation to Dortmund, trailing adversaries Real Madrid by billions. Atléti only narrowly miss out on their place in the top 10 at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.
Spain's top two once again headline the rankings, with Real Madrid enjoying their fifth successive year at the summit. Their $9.5 billion valuation is marked by an incredible $1.27 billion made in revenue across 2024–25—a record total for any sports team measured by Forbes (without adjusting for inflation). Unlike on the field, Barcelona find themselves behind their Clásico adversaries.