Forbes’ 2026 valuations list the 30 most valuable soccer clubs, with European heavyweights dominating and MLS making significant inroads. Eleven Premier League sides and seven Major League Soccer teams feature among the top 30.<\/p>\n
At the summit Real Madrid lead the market at $9.5 billion, followed by Barcelona at $7.5 billion and Manchester United at $7.2 billion. Liverpool sit at $6.2 billion, Paris Saint-Germain at $5.8 billion and Bayern Munich at $5.7 billion. Manchester City and Arsenal are close together at $5.5 billion and $5.4 billion respectively, with City only $100 million ahead of Arsenal. Chelsea are valued at $4.2 billion and Tottenham Hotspur at $3 billion.<\/p>\n
Further down the table Atl\u00e9tico Madrid are 11th at $2.95 billion, Juventus 12th at $2.4 billion, Borussia Dortmund 13th at $2.2 billion, AC Milan 14th at $1.85 billion and Inter 15th at $1.8 billion. The report notes Inter still trail AC Milan despite higher revenue, and Juventus remain ahead at $2.4 billion despite on-pitch struggles.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa have recorded a striking 56% growth to $1.4 billion, boosted by Champions League qualification and the work of Unai Emery, making them England’s most valuable club outside the traditional Big Six. Newcastle United are 19th.<\/p>\n
MLS representation includes Inter Miami ($1.35 billion), LAFC ($1.32 billion), LA Galaxy ($1.08 billion), Atlanta United ($1 billion) and New York City FC ($1.02 billion). Austin FC and Seattle Sounders enter the list but remain below the $1 billion mark at $855 million and $860 million respectively. The draft highlights that LA clubs and Inter Miami have all seen value increases.<\/p>\n
Across Europe, Benfica ($960 million) and Roma ($940 million) occupy mid-table positions, while Stuttgart continue their resurgence at $880 million, now Germany’s third-most valuable club. Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham and Everton rank 27th to 25th and sit just under the $1 billion threshold.<\/p>\n
The 2026 rankings underline the financial gulf inside the top tier, while also showing MLS clubs closing the gap in value terms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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