Forbeshas 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.
Unsurprisingly, European behemoths dominate the rankings, but clubs in the United States are growing as genuine competitors. Here is a breakdown of theworld’s most valuable soccer sides in 2026. Roma are Italy’s fourth-highest earners. | Nicolò Campo/LightRocket/Getty Images. Brighton & Hove Albion Over a third of the clubs within the top 30 are English.
Even thePremier League’s middle class are capable of financially overpowering the majority of teams across the planet.Brighton & Hove Albion,FulhamandEvertonrank from 27th to 25th in that order, falling just short of a $1 billion valuation. Despite Napoli being crowned Serie A champions in 2024–25, it’sRomawho are the fourth-most valuable side in Italy.
The capital giants place 24th, marginally behindBenfica—the only club from Portugal to make the cut. Stuttgartin 28thcontinue to flourish as their on-field resurgence converts to hugely improved revenue streams. They are now officially Germany’s third-most valuable club.
MLSsidesAustin FCandSeattle Soundersjust creep into the list after value increases from 2024, but, unlikeAtlanta UnitedandNew York City FC, they fail to reach the $1 billion valuation mark.
Inter Miami are the most valuable non-Europeans. | Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Californian giantsLA GalaxyandLos Angeles FCsneak into the top 20, the latter’s value of $1.32 billion only slightly less than Lionel Messi’sInter Miami CF—the most valuable MLS franchise on the market. All three have seen their value increase from the previous rankings.
Aston Villahave overseen an incredible 56% growth over the past year as Unai Emery continues to work wonders.Champions Leaguequalification played a massive part in their financial progression, making them England’s most valuable club outside of the traditional ‘Big Six’. They leadNewcastle United, who are perched in 19th.
Despite a higher revenue than their arch rivals, 2024–25 Champions League finalistsInterstill trailAC Milan, who are valued at $500 million more than their neighbors. Both clubs are still overshadowed byJuventus, however, whose value sits at an impressive $2.4 billion despite on-pitch struggles.