Top 20 Ranked Clubs
As the year draws to a close, football fans worldwide often point to trophies and league standings to determine the success of various clubs on the pitch. However, assessing which clubs have flourished off the pitch can be more elusive. Until now, that is. Utilizing Transfermarkt’s market values, we can identify which players have gained or lost favor, as well as determine which clubs experienced the most growth in market value over the past year. Here’s a look at the top 20 clubs globally that have seen the largest increases in squad market value for 2025.
The list of the most valuable squads typically features league leaders and title contenders. However, the top 20 clubs that have gained the most market value in 2025 showcase a more eclectic mix. For example, Liverpool secured the 20th spot with an increase of €74.1 million, yet they are outranked by clubs like Crystal Palace (+€76.2m), Sassuolo (+€76.4m), HSV (+€85.9m), Atlético Madrid (+€90.2m), and Bournemouth (+€92.5m), all indicating a dynamic diversity in clubs ranging from established teams to those recently promoted or experiencing remarkable improvement. Notably, Bayern Munich ranks just 14th on this list with a €92.6m increase, falling behind Tottenham (+€94.7m), Barcelona (+€100m), and Marseille (+€108m).
In tenth place, we have Strasbourg, recognized as one of Ligue 1’s savvy operators during the 2025 transfer window, achieving an impressive €113m rise in squad market value. Meanwhile, Roma, the surprise title contenders of Serie A this season, hold the ninth position with an impressive €115m increase. Just ahead of them is Leeds United, whose successful promotion to the Premier League contributed to a €136m rise in market value. Real Madrid secures the seventh position with a €144m increase, while Arsenal, a major player in the Premier League title race, rounds out the top six with a €151m adjustment in squad value since the start of 2025.
As we reach the top five, we find that three of the clubs hail from the Premier League. Chelsea’s summer spending spree has resulted in a market value increase of €160m for their squad, while Nottingham Forest’s proactive transfer strategy and a commendable seventh-place finish brought in an additional €178m. Breaking this English dominance are Serie A’s Como, whose promotion to the top tier and significant summer acquisitions have led to a remarkable €223m increase in market value. Sunderland, similarly benefiting from promotion and an active transfer window, secured the second spot with a €248m increase. However, the club with the greatest market value growth in 2025 is Paris Saint-Germain, fueled by a slew of players experiencing significant valuation boosts after their Champions League triumph in May.
