The highest earners in world football have been revealed as the Premier League continues to dominate the world of football.
Deloitte Football Money League releases data on the 30 clubs in world football with the highest revenues throughout the 2023/24 season, finally breaking the €1 billion mark and setting a new record at the top of the table I did.
According to Deloitte’s breakdown, the 30 richest clubs in world football are:
Brighton’s business model has delivered impressive growth/Gareth Copley/GettyImages
Premier League clubs make up the majority of the top 10 clubs, but they also easily rank within the top 30. Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, Everton and Crystal Palace are ranked 29th to 26th in that order, again underscoring the financial strength of English clubs. An average side in the first division.
Brighton & Hove Albion continues to rise up the rankings (currently 21st) thanks to an impressive business model focused on buying low and selling high. The Seagulls’ participation in the Europa League in 2023/24 will also boost revenue.
Flamengo are the only team outside Europe to make it into the top 30, sneaking into the list with just under €200m (£168.7m) in revenue. The Brazilian giants will be looking forward to this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, which will pump even more money into the club.
Benfica are the only European team outside of the top five to qualify, and sit in 25th place. Earnings were better for Italian powerhouses Roma and Napoli, as well as surprisingly lucrative Eintracht Frankfurt.
position
club
Revenue in 2023/24
30.
flamengo
198.2 million euros
29.
wolf
206.9 million euros
28.
Fulham
212.2 million euros
27.
everton
217.6 million euros
26.
crystal palace
218.9 million euros
twenty five.
Benfica
224 million euros
twenty four.
eintracht frankfurt
245.2 million euros
twenty three.
rome
249 million euros
twenty two.
naples
253.6 million euros
twenty one.
brighton
256.8 million euros
Inter and Juventus outside the top 10/Marco Ruzzani/Getty Images
There are three more Premier League teams outside the top 10, with Aston Villa and West Ham United in 18th and 17th place respectively. Both will earn more than €300m (approximately £253m) in 2023/24, with the former likely to increase that figure even more after qualifying for the Champions League in 2024/25.
Newcastle United felt the benefits of Europe’s top competition in 2023/24, earning €371.8m (approximately £314m) over the season. This is a staggering 29% increase on last season, and they will be hoping to reap the financial benefits of the Champions League next season as well.
French football isn’t in the healthiest state, but traditional powerhouses Lyon and Marseille are both ranked in the top 20. The former had a particularly strong season in 2023/24, with revenues increasing by 33% from 2022/23.
Surprisingly, no Italian team is in the top 10, with AC Milan, Inter and Juventus all sitting at the bottom of the top table. The Turin giants were one of the few teams to actually make a loss of €78.2m (about £66m) last season, with both Milan clubs enjoying a revenue increase of just 3%. It has slumped in rank.
Atlético Madrid, in 12th place, also saw an increase in revenue in the 2023/24 season, but it still pales in comparison to their La Liga rivals. The Champions League final was a good one for Borussia Dortmund, who earned more than 500 million euros over the season.
position
club
Revenue in 2023/24
20.
lyon
264.1 million euros
19.
marseille
287 million euros
18.
Aston Villa
310.2 million euros
17.
west ham united
322.2 million euros
16.
juventus
355.7 million euros
15.
newcastle united
371.8 million euros
14.
intel
391 million euros
13.
ac milan
397.6 million euros
12.
atlético madrid
409.5 million euros
11.
borussia dortmund
513.7 million euros
Unsurprisingly, Real Madrid tops the standings/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Premier League’s traditional ‘big six’ were all in the top 10, with Chelsea, the big-spending team, earning the least. Last season’s revenue was €545.5m (£460m), significantly less than London rivals Tottenham’s €615m (£519m).
Liverpool have fallen to eighth place in the table, narrowly overtaken by Arsenal, who have made an eye-catching jump from 10th to seventh place. These roles may be reversed once the current campaign ends, but the Gunners’ 35% revenue increase will please the club’s hierarchy.
Barcelona and Bayern Munich are close behind in sixth and fifth place, with the former earning €39.8 million less than in the 2022/23 season due to financial mismanagement. The Bavarian team has always been a steady source of income and last season they rose up the rankings despite having problems on the field.
Manchester United may be in crisis on the pitch, but their performances off the pitch also mean they’ve made it onto the list thanks to a €24.9 million increase in revenue. However, they remain in the hunt for the Premier League title with local rivals Manchester City, who earned €67.2 million more than the Red Devils last season.
Paris Saint-Germain currently sit in third place after losing their superstars in recent years, but no one can catch up with Real Madrid. The reigning European champions have been boosted by the renovation of the Santiago Bernabéu, which has seen them break the €1bn (about £886m) single-season revenue barrier and set a new record.
position
club
Revenue in 2023/24
10.
chelsea
545.5 million euros
9.
tottenham
615 million euros
8.
liverpool
714.7 million euros
7.
arsenal
716.5 million euros
6.
Barcelona
760.3 million euros
5.
bayern munich
765.4 million euros
4.
manchester united
770.6 million euros
3.
paris saint germain
805.9 million euros
2.
manchester city
837.8 million euros
1.
real madrid
1.05 billion euros
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