5 most valuable football brands across the globe

Bayern Munich The most valuable club in Germany, Bayern Munich also feature in the top 10 in the 2021 Forbes World’s Most Valuable Sports Teams list. At a value of around $1.25 billion, the Allianz Arena side also have sponsorship deals with the likes of Qatar Airways, Coca-Cola and Konami, among others.

Manchester City Having won their third Premier League title in four years, Man City have evolved as one of the most successful clubs in England over the past decade. Their current value is a reported $1.31 billion and they ranked 13th in the 2021 Forbes World’s most valuable sports team list.

Manchester United The Red Devils beat the Etihad side by $10 million to claim a spot in the top three of Brand Finance’s Football 50 report of most valuable clubs, according to reports. Even in the 2021 Forbes list, Man Utd are above their neighbours. Ranked 11th in the said list, Man Utd’s current value is around $1.32 billion.

FC Barcelona Despite undergoing an overwhelming debt of $1.5 billion - one of the highest in world football, the Catalans have a value of whopping $1.48 million. Having produced some of the biggest stars in the world of football like Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta, Barcelona are one of the most successful clubs in the history of the sport.

Real Madrid At a valuation of $1.49 million, Real Madrid are the biggest brand in the world of football at present. Having won the Champions League 13 times, Los Blancos have been adjudged the 'Club of the Century'. Real Madrid have been ranked the most valuable football club in the world for a third consecutive year in Brand Finance’s Football 50 report.