- Statistics database Statista has used the assets of football clubs to produce a ranking of the world's most valuable football brands.
- Manchester United, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are the top leading football clubs in the world with the most valuable brands.
- In terms of trademark and associated intellectual property, England is home to six of the clubs in the top 10.
Every weekend, millions gather in front of TV sets to watch their favourite teams play in their different leagues, with clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Arsenal enjoying massive support across the globe.
According to data from Statista, the value of a football brand is ascertained by looking at a club's fixed tangible assets (e.g. its stadium and training ground) as well as disclosed intangible assets (i.e. purchased players).
In terms of trademark and associated intellectual property, England is home to 6 of the clubs in the top 10.
Here's a list of the most valuable football clubs in the world.
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10. Tottenham Hotspur FC — $764 million
Paris Saint-Germain FC — $913 million
8. Arsenal FC — $1,083 million
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