Real Madrid finish 2025 as the most valuable team in the world

It is no secret that Real Madrid boast one of the best squads in world football, and understandably so, given how all top players dream of playing for the club at some point in their careers.

They are, after all, one of the most successful teams in history.

Despite the team’s uneven run of form so far this season, it has always been clear that the talent in the squad is undeniable.

After all, Los Blancos boast of some of the biggest and most influential names in the sport.

Transfermarkt confirm the same as per their rankings, where they now show Real Madrid to be the most valuable team in the world at the end of 2025, confirming that Los Blancos end the year at the pinnacle of the rankings.

The top rankers

Real Madrid’s squad value stands at a staggering €1.38 billion as of the end of 2025, enabling them to finish above every other club in the top flight.

Real Madrid have the most valuable squad in the world. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

The next highest-placed team is Arsenal, at €1.29 billion, while Manchester City and PSG are close behind, at €1.19 billion each. Chelsea are narrowly behind at €1.18 billion. 

Real Madrid’s arch-rivals, Barcelona, are ranked sixth on the list and are the second-highest ranked Spanish side at a valuation of €1.12 billion.

Liverpool are the last team ranked above a billion as their valuation stands at €1.04 billion.

Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United close out the top ten with valuations of €981 million, €879 million, and €719 million, respectively.

Real Madrid’s high valuation is indeed an additive result of the sheer number of superstars in the team.

The top contributors in terms of valuation are Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham at €200 million and €160 million, respectively.

Vinicius Jr. and Federico Valverde are also valued above the €100 million mark at €150 million and €120 million, respectively.