Real Madrid continue to dominate both on and off the pitch, holding the title of the most valuable football squad in the world with a market valuation of €1.41 billion.
Los Blancos boast four players each valued at over €100m: Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Federico Valverde.
The Spanish giants also remain the strongest global football brand. According to the Football 50-2025 report by Brand Finance, Real Madrid have, for the second consecutive year, been ranked the most valuable football club brand in the world, with their brand value rising 14% to a record €1.921 billion.
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This marks the fourth year running that Madrid have been recognised as the world’s strongest football brand.
“Record revenues achieved over two consecutive seasons, and the continuous increase in brand value, underline the strength of the Real Madrid brand, and reflect the fundamental role played by a solid, valuable brand in sustaining long-term growth. Real Madrid leads global markets as the favourite team among fans around the world,” The Brand Finance report reads.
Arsenal Leapfrog Man City
This summer’s transfer market saw Arsenal climb to second place in squad valuation at €1.33bn, overtaking Manchester City. The Gunners’ squad value surged by €224.5m (20.4%) thanks to marquee signings such as Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres. City, despite increasing their market value by €49.5m, slipped to third.
Liverpool, the Big Movers
Liverpool were the highest spenders of the 2025 summer transfer window, investing €294m in new players. Their squad valuation jumped by €253.7m, elevating them to fourth place on the global list.
Barcelona, Chelsea, and PSG Complete the Elite List
Barcelona round out the top five, while Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain also boast squads valued at over €1bn.
Bayern Munich remain the most valuable Bundesliga squad at €905m (8th overall), while Inter Milan top Serie A with a squad worth €708m, ranking 11th globally.
