- A new report from Sportbet.one forecasts the world’s highest-revenue football clubs by 2030.
- Manchester City are predicted to lead with annual revenues reaching an astonishing £923 million.
- The Premier League’s dominance continues, with six of the top 10 teams hailing from England’s top flight.
Manchester City, who recently announced a record-breaking Premier League revenue of £715 million in their 2024 financial accounts, are set to extend their dominance off the pitch, with projections indicating a yearly revenue of £923.1 million by 2030. The latest forecast cements City’s status as global football’s financial powerhouse, outperforming their European and domestic rivals.
The analysis, based on historical data and forward projections, reveals that Manchester City’s rise in revenue will outpace other European giants, with Paris Saint-Germain (£817.9 million) and Real Madrid (£790.4 million) trailing behind. Barcelona (£787.3 million) and Bayern Munich (£785.3 million) complete the top five in the 2030 revenue rankings.
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Manchester City Projected to Shatter Records with Predicted £923 Million Revenue by 2030
City’s latest accounts for the year ending June 30, 2024, already broke records, with revenues increasing to £715 million, up from the previous high of £712.8 million. This achievement came in a year where City lifted an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title and claimed victories in the Club World Cup and European Super Cup. The club’s overall pre-tax profit stood at £73.8 million, further supported by slight commercial growth to £344.7 million and a reduction in wages to £412.6 million (from £402.3 million).
Key Projections for 2030 Football Revenues
| Rank | Team | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025 Projection | 2030 Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | £129.6 | £324.7 | £535.6 | £722.7 | £923.1 |
| 2 | Paris Saint-Germain | £83.8 | £409.2 | £510.3 | £661.9 | £817.9 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | £455 | £533.3 | £707.8 | £701.7 | £790.4 |
| 4 | Barcelona | £384.7 | £495.3 | £651 | £683.7 | £787.3 |
| 5 | Bayern Munich | £367.4 | £443.2 | £593.3 | £663.4 | £785.3 |
| 6 | Manchester United | £404.5 | £435.3 | £628.1 | £671.9 | £780.1 |
| 7 | Liverpool | £262.3 | £247.3 | £484.3 | £583.6 | £710.7 |
| 8 | Chelsea | £335 | £311.3 | £471.6 | £519.5 | £604.3 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | £180.1 | £177 | £403.7 | £478.1 | £594.9 |
| 10 | Arsenal | £275.7 | £292.3 | £410.8 | £447.4 | £508 |
| 11 | Juventus | £208.6 | £279.7 | £379.2 | £405.6 | £473.9 |
| 12 | Borussia Dortmund | £144.6 | £263.1 | £299.4 | £380.3 | £466.1 |
| 13 | Atlético de Madrid | £83 | £123.2 | £286.8 | £355.6 | £456.7 |
| 14 | Napoli | £94.8 | £123.2 | £189.6 | £288.5 | £365.7 |
| 15 | AC Milan | £260.7 | £178.3 | £179.2 | £288.8 | £336.6 |
| 16 | Inter Milan | £214.9 | £173 | £264.7 | £275.1 | £305.1 |
| 17 | Everton | £119.3 | £144.3 | £213.2 | £252.2 | £301.1 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | £77.4 | £38.7 | £103.5 | £205.1 | £298.8 |
| 19 | Leeds United | £26.9 | £28.2 | £160.1 | £205 | £298.1 |
| 20 | Brighton & Hove Albion | £5.2 | £23.2 | £141.8 | £214.2 | £297 |
Rivals Playing Catch-Up
Paris Saint-Germain, are anticipated to be City’s closest competitors with projected revenues of £817.9 million. Traditional European heavyweights like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich will continue to thrive but face growing competition from the Premier League’s commercial machine.
Premier League’s Financial Dominance
The forecast also highlights the Premier League’s increasing financial muscle, with six English clubs (Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal) featured in the top 10 global revenue projections. Notably, Everton (17th), Fulham (18th), Leeds United (19th), and Brighton & Hove Albion (20th) also secure places within the top 20.
MLS Making Strides
While the top 20 list remains heavily dominated by European teams, Major League Soccer (MLS) is also on a sharp upward trajectory. MLS clubs generated an estimated $2 billion in revenue last season, a remarkable 27% increase compared to the previous year. According to Forbes, LAFC and Inter Miami have both surpassed valuations of $1 billion, ranking as the 15th and 17th most valuable football clubs globally, respectively.
Looking ahead to 2030, Inter Miami is projected to generate annual revenues of £236.8 million, securing the 23rd spot among the world’s highest-earning teams. LAFC follows closely in 24th place with projected revenues of £231.4 million. These figures see both MLS sides outperforming established Premier League clubs such as Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Leicester City.
Read more: Top 10 Richest Footballers in the World in 2024
FAQ
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Manchester City is expected to be football’s richest team by 2030.
