Football is the world’s most watched and also the most lucrative sport. Europe is considered the center of this sport.
Even if we look at the present time, the biggest clubs in Europe are among the most famous clubs in the world and they have been earning the most. Any club earns huge sums of money through broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and various contracts. Following the return of spectators to the stadium after the Covid-19 pandemic, many other revenue streams have been added along with ticket sales.
If we look at the scenario of world football, the most famous clubs are playing in the top 5 leagues of Europe and their earnings are definitely bigger than other clubs. Meanwhile, the Deloitte Football Money League analyzed the revenue of clubs playing in Europe’s top 5 leagues. According to them, these are the top clubs that had the highest revenue over the year 2022…
10. Arsenal – 433.5 million euros
Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the Premier League, finished the season in fifth place in the table last season. The Gunners spent €221.9 million on signing players last year while earning €53.3 million through player sales.
9. Tottenham Hotspur – 523 million euros
Another London club, Tottenham, finished the season one place above Arsenal in the league last season. They qualified for the Champions League after beating Arsenal in the last game of the league. While they spent €190.2 million on signing players, they brought in €37.6 million from selling players.
8. Chelsea – 568.3 million euros
An average performance in the 2021-22 season saw Chelsea finish third in the Premier League and reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. But at the beginning of the current season, Chelsea have been looking very thin under Graham Potter, who was appointed after the dismissal of the then Thomas Tuchel.
7. Barcelona – 638.2 million euros
Barcelona, which is currently in a very difficult situation, is dealing with a very bad financial crisis. If the financial situation is to be denied, Xavi’s team has been performing much better on the field. Barcelona, who finished second in Spanish La Liga last season, is currently at the top of the league.
6. Bayern Munich – 653.6 million euros
Last season, Bayern Munich maintained their dominance at home even though they were eliminated from the competition in the last 8 of the Champions League after an unexpected loss to Villarreal. In the current season, Bayern, who is in the top position of the domestic League, is also one of the strongest contenders in the Champions League.
5. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) – 654.2 million euros
Full of superstar players like Messi-Neymar-Mbappe, the Paris club is currently one of the best teams in the world. They are seen as the main contenders to win the Champions League for the current season and are backed to maintain their dominance in League 1 as well.
4. Manchester United – 688.6 million euros
Manchester United is one of the most famous clubs in the world. Having performed very poorly last season, United, who finished last season in sixth place in the league, could not secure its place in the Champions League for this term. Under the leadership of new coach Eric Ten Haag, they are currently in very good shape.
3. Liverpool – 701.7 million euros
Liverpool, who played every possible match last season, won 2 domestic titles but lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Likewise, the Reds were just one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League. In the current season, they are struggling to reach even the top 4 of the league.
2. Real Madrid – 713.8 million euros
Real Madrid, considered the king of Europe, won the European double last season. Carlo Ancelotti’s team managed to lift the Champions League title for the record 14th time, despite many unexpected circumstances. Likewise, Madrid also won the Spanish La Liga last season.
1. Manchester City – 731 million euros
Reigning Premier League winners Manchester City have become the most dangerous team in Europe for the past few years. Despite losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals last season, City managed to win the league title for the second time in a row.
