Forbes has released its annual ranking of the world's 30 most valuable soccer clubs for 2026. The list considers multiple factors: revenue for the 2024-25 season (or 2025 campaign in MLS), operating income, stadium economics, and debt levels. Each valuation is rounded to the nearest $1 million.
Eleven Premier League clubs and seven MLS teams made the cut. It's worth noting that England's topflight accounts for more than a third of the entire list—a financial dominance that matches its sporting pull.
The record does not need much decoration; it already does the talking.
English clubs flood the ranking
Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham, and Everton occupy slots 27 through 25, falling just short of the $1 billion mark. Further up, Aston Villa have posted a remarkable 56% growth over the past year, aided significantly by their Champions League qualification. They lead Newcastle United in 19th place.
Among Italian clubs, Roma rank as the fourth-most valuable in Serie A, placing 24th globally—just ahead of Benfica, the sole Portuguese representative. Stuttgart's resurgence sees them climb to 28th, now Germany's third-most valuable club behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
American clubs close the gap
Inter Miami CF remain the most valuable non-European club, with LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC both entering the top 20. LAFC's valuation of $1.32 billion trails only Messi-backed Inter Miami. Austin FC and Seattle Sounders also squeaked onto the list, though neither crossed the $1 billion threshold.
Real Madrid stay on top
Real Madrid retain their position at the summit with a $9.5 billion valuation, fueled by a record $1.27 billion in revenue for 2024-25—the highest ever recorded for any sports team. Barcelona, despite their on-field struggles, follow behind their Clásico rivals.
Both Milan clubs appear in the ranking, with AC Milan valued at $500 million more than Inter despite the latter's Champions League final run in 2024-25. Juventus rounds out the Italian contingent at an impressive $2.4 billion.
Atlético Madrid narrowly missed the top 10, edged out by Tottenham Hotspur—but the jump to city rivals Chelsea is substantial, with the Blues worth $1.2 billion more.