Real Madrid and Manchester United, two iconic football clubs from Spain and England respectively, have achieved a historic feat by becoming the first clubs to surpass the $6 billion valuation mark, according to the latest list released by Forbes. Real Madrid emerged as the frontrunner, with an impressive valuation of $6.07 billion, closely followed by Manchester United, valued at $6 billion.

The dominance of the English Premier League is evident in the top 10 rich list, with six clubs making the cut. Spain boasts two representatives, while Germany and France have one each. Juventus, the pride of Italian football, takes the eleventh spot on the list with a valuation of $2.16 billion, emerging as the most valuable club in Italy. Outside of Europe, LAFC from the United States secured the seventeenth position with a noteworthy value of $1 billion.

Here is the complete list of the top 30 most valued football clubs:

  1. Real Madrid – Spain ($6.07 billion)
  2. Manchester United – England ($6 billion)
  3. Barcelona – Spain ($5.51 billion)
  4. Liverpool – England ($5.29 billion)
  5. Manchester City – England ($4.99 billion)
  6. Bayern Munich – Germany ($4.86 billion)
  7. Paris Saint-Germain – France ($4.21 billion)
  8. Chelsea – England ($3.1 billion)
  9. Tottenham Hotspur – England ($2.8 billion)
  10. Arsenal – England ($2.26 billion)
  11. Juventus – Italy ($2.16 billion)
  12. Borussia Dortmund – Germany ($1.93 billion)
  13. Atletico de Madrid – Spain ($1.54 billion)
  14. AC Milan – Italy ($1.4 billion)
  15. West Ham United – England ($1.08 billion)
  16. Inter Milan – Italy ($1.03 billion)
  17. LAFC – United States ($1 billion)
  18. LA Galaxy – United States ($925 million)
  19. Atlanta United FC – United States ($850 million)
  20. Crystal Palace – England ($806 million)
  21. New York City FC – United States ($800 million)
  22. Newcastle United – England ($794 million)
  23. Leicester City – England ($781 million)
  24. Aston Villa – England ($756 million)
  25. Everton – England ($744 million)
  26. Olympique Lyonnais – France ($734 million)
  27. AS Roma – Italy ($724 million)
  28. C. United – United States ($700 million)
  29. Toronto FC – United States ($690 million)
  30. Austin FC – United States ($680 million)

The rankings clearly reflect the financial strength and global appeal of these football giants. As the sport continues to grow in popularity worldwide, these valuations serve as a testament to the immense commercial potential and influence that top football clubs hold in the global market.