The latest rankings of the top 10 Most Valuable Football Leagues are out, with the English Premier League (EPL) unsurprisingly retaining its top spot, boasting an impressive valuation of €8.9 billion.
Administered by Football Association Premier League Ltd, the EPL features 20 elite clubs and serves as a stage for global stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, and Paul Pogba.
Recent additions, including Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Gareth Bale, and James Rodriguez, further enhance its appeal. Despite the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, English clubs spent approximately €1.09 billion during the latest transfer window.
Italy’s Serie A has overtaken Spain’s La Liga as the second most valuable league. While La Liga still showcases Lionel Messi, it hasn’t fully rebounded from Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Real Madrid.
Top 10 Most Valuable Football Leagues In The World
Conversely, Serie A has flourished with Ronaldo’s move to Juventus, attracting more attention globally. Big-name signings like Matthijs de Ligt, Romelu Lukaku, and Arthur have also boosted Serie A’s value.
Germany’s Bundesliga and France’s Ligue 1 occupy the 4th and 5th spots respectively. Remarkably, England’s second-tier EFL Championship is valued at €1.2 billion, surpassing Portugal’s Liga NOS.
Brazil’s Brasileirão Série A, the only South American league in the rankings, sits in 8th place. The Dutch Eredivisie and Russia’s Premier Liga round out the top ten most valuable football leagues globally.
1. Premier League (England) – €8.9 Billion
2. Serie A (Italy) – €5.1 Billion
3. La Liga (Spain) – €5 Billion
4. Bundesliga (Germany) – €4.3 Billion
5. Ligue 1 (France) – €3.5 Billion
6. Championship (England) – €1.2 Billion
7. Liga Nos (Portugal) – €1.1 Billion
8. Campeonato – Brasileiro Serie A (Brazil) – €952.5 Million
9. Eredivisie (Holland) – €912.8 Million
10. Premier Liga (Russia) – €879.4 Million
