The wealthiest football clubs of 2025 ranked

Real Madrid has achieved a record by making over €1 billion in a single year. According to the Deloitte Football Money League, this is the first time it has happened. According to the report, the top 10 clubs in Europe made €11.2 billion last season, mainly by selling tickets, participants from financial backers, and broadcasting rights.

Real Madrid leads the money league once again

For the second time, Real Madrid is listed as the most affluent football team on a worldwide scale. Advertising, business rights, and shirt sales during that season brought the club a total of €1,045.5 million. A big part of this jump came from the newly upgraded Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which helped bring in more ticket revenue and new commercial deals.


This is the ninth time in the last 12 years that Real Madrid has taken the No.1 spot in the Deloitte list. Their continued success on the pitch, combined with smart business moves off it, has kept them ahead of the competition. The club’s loyal fan base, strong brand value, and global appeal are all part of what keeps the money flowing in.

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Top 10 clubs collect record €11.2 billion

According to Deloitte, the 10 highest-earning football clubs brought in a combined €11.2 billion during the 2023/24 season — a 6% increase from the year before. On average, each club earned about €560 million.

Sponsorships and commercial deals made up the biggest chunk, around €244 million per club. Broadcasting added another €213 million, while matchday revenue averaged €103 million. Interestingly, ticket sales grew the fastest — up by 11% — as clubs charged more and improved the matchday experience with better stadiums and premium seating.


For the first time since 2015, ticket income made up 18% of total revenue, showing that fans are still willing to pay more for live matches. Deloitte’s findings show how modern stadiums and global marketing have turned top football clubs into money-making machines.

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