However, a new club has now usurped the Catalan club on the rankings in 2022 after generating revenue of €644.9 million (£537 million/$709 million).
From the Premier League, to La Liga, Ligue 1 to Serie A and Bundesliga, Let’s take a look at full list of the top 10 richest football clubs list in the world right now as per Deloitte: here is the Top 10 Richest Club In The World 2023
1. Real Madrid – $896 million
It is certainly no surprise who comes next on this list. Real Madrid FC is unarguably the most followed football club on the planet. For many years, the club was the most valuable, richest, & wealthiest football team in the world. Their position on the list just shifted slightly based on the annual revenue of the club in 2022. Real Madrid FC is currently the world’s second most valuable football team, with an estimated value of $896 million
2. Barcelona – $815 million.
Many might find it shocking that FC Barcelona is on this list amid their recent economic issues. But interestingly Barcelona was the most valuable football club in the world in 2021 as for the first time they have ranked ahead of Real Madrid and Manchester United. They considered TV rights, player contracts, and costs in 2023.
3. Manchester United – $795 million.
Manchester United have unveiled TeamViewer as its new shirt partner while Adidas remains it’s kit sponsor. United also signed a deal with tech giants Tezos, as the club’s official financial blockchain partner. The 13-time Premier League champions
4. Bayern Munich – $751 million.
Bayern Munich is the biggest football club in Germany. For years, The Bavarians have competed for every trophy at club level including the Champions League, Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup. The club is the richest soccer club in Germany, currently ranking third on the list. Bayern Munich FC is also the world’s third most valuable football team last year
5. Manchester City – $678 million.
Manchester City is joined in the top ten list for 2022 by Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, with the Premier League accounting for nearly half of this rich list. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a power shift
6. PSG – $646 million.
Paris Saint-Germain broke the world transfer record for the most expensive signing in history when they signed Neymar from Barcelona in 2018, in a transaction that cost the French club around €489m in total. PSG was formed in 1970 as a result of the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain. The club has relished a revival with increased financial backing since 2011, achieving outstanding dominance domestically. PSG has also established itself as a regular participant in the Champions League, reaching their first final in 2020 even though they eventually lost out to Bayern Munich. PSG is currently the sixth most valuable football club in the world, with annual revenue of $646 million boasting of some pf the biggest stars in world football including Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
7. Liverpool – $613 million.
Liverpool’s recent success has also increased the club’s market value, making it one of the most valuable football clubs in the world. Mohamed Salah is their most valuable player, with a market value of €90 million. followed by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who’s worth €72 million. Their primary shirt sponsor is Standard Chartered, a British multinational financial and banking services company.
8. Chelsea – $597 million.
With the arrival of players such as Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, and Romelu Lukaku in 2021, the club’s valuation increased significantly. However, with Abramovich announcing his intention to leave the club, the club’s valuation was expected to fall. Their shirt sponsor is “Three,” a popular internet and telecommunications service provider based in the United Kingdom.
9. Juventus – €433.5m
Juventus is one of the oldest and most successful soccer clubs in Italian football history. The Old Lady have won the most Serie A titles [36] of any team in the division.
10. Tottenham Hotspur – €406.2m
The North London club, is one of the most popular Premier League teams. According to the latest rankings, Tottenham Hotspur are estimated to be the tenth richest football club in the world in 2022 with annual revenue of €406.2 million.