1) Real Madrid – €707.30 million
And finally, still occupying the number one spot is Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have become an example of profitability and branding in world football. The club continued to attract some of the best players in the world with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale some of the popular players in their star-studded lineup.
The Galactico project might be an expensive one but it has definitely reaped rewards in a financial sense. But when it comes to results on the pitch it hasn’t been up to the mark considering the investment that has been made.
But in terms of revenue generated, last year the club earned a massive €577 million the highest of any club.They are also ranked as the most valuable sports team in the world by Forbes valued at $3.26 billion.