Real Madrid the 'most valuable' team in the world: Where do Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea and others rank?

Real Madrid have once again proven why they are a giant in world football, not just on the pitch but in the transfer market too.

According to the latest report by the CIES Football Observatory, the Spanish club holds the top spot as the most valuable football team globally, with their squad valued at an incredible €1.728 billion ($1.89b).

Let’s take a closer look at where other top clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, and more, rank in terms of their squad value.

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English clubs dominate the rankings

Trailing closely behind Real Madrid are some of the Premier League’s finest. Manchester City, the reigning English champions, come in second with a squad worth €1.471 billion ($1.61b).

The financial power of English football doesn’t stop there — Chelsea ranks third at €1.388 billion ($1.52b), thanks to their squad brimming with young talent and long-term contracts.

Arsenal and Liverpool also find themselves in the top six, with squad values of €1.225 billion ($1.34b) and €1.099 billion ($1.2b), respectively.

Despite recent struggles on the pitch, Manchester United isn’t far behind, securing eighth place with a squad worth €989 million. It seems like the Premier League is not just rich in talent but also rich in cash!

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What’s driving these values?

Real Madrid’s top spot comes as no surprise when you consider their mix of high-quality and youthful players like Vinicius Junior., Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo.

With these young stars bound by long-term contracts, their future transfer fees would fetch astronomical sums if they were to move.

Similarly, Manchester City’s value is driven by the likes of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, while Chelsea’s transfer splurge over recent seasons has seen them stockpile young talents like Enzo Fernández and Mykhailo Mudryk.

Where Do Barcelona and PSG Rank?

Barcelona may not be at their peak performance level these days, but they still boast a valuable squad worth €1.124 billion, placing them in fifth.

Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, ranks seventh at €1.088 billion, thanks to a squad that used to feature superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Lionel Messi at one time.

Other notable mentions

While the usual suspects dominate the top of the list, clubs like Tottenham, Bayer Leverkusen, and even Brighton & Hove Albion have squads that rank within the top 15.

Brighton, often considered an underdog, has shown they can punch above their weight, boasting a squad valued at €807 million, ahead of giants like Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.

For football fans, these rankings are more than just numbers—they reflect the power, planning, and investment strategies of the world’s top clubs.

Whether it’s Real Madrid flexing their financial muscle or Premier League sides dominating the top spots, it’s clear that the value of a squad goes far beyond what happens on the pitch.