Top 15 Ranked Leagues
Football is a sport that thrives on individual brilliance and the collective strength of teams. However, this doesn’t preclude the formation of rivalries between leagues. In today’s competitive landscape, with coefficient points awarded by continental associations and the transfer market showcasing clubs’ financial capabilities, league comparisons are more prevalent than ever. At Transfermarkt, we’ve analyzed which of Europe’s leading leagues have experienced significant gains or losses in market value throughout 2025.
Premier League Leads Europe’s Top Leagues in 2025
Unsurprisingly, the wealthiest league in Europe, the Premier League, has also recorded the largest increase in overall market value in 2025. By acquiring players during the January and summer transfer windows and nurturing young talent, the English top tier has added an astounding €1.31 billion to its total market value, now standing at €12.8 billion. This growth is akin to the Premier League effectively incorporating the entire market value of the Turkish Süper Lig into its own over the past eight months. LaLiga, in second place, has added an impressive €418 million in market value this year, yet it remains worth less than half of the Premier League’s valuation.
The Turkish league has shown considerable growth in 2025, with clubs like Galatasaray and Fenerbahce collectively increasing their market value by €277 million. This impressive gain surpasses that of other top European leagues, with Ligue 1 (up €203 million) and the Bundesliga (up €172 million) following behind. Notably, Poland’s Ekstraklasa ranks sixth among Europe’s top 15 leagues with an addition of €121 million, outpacing Serie A (+€96 million), Liga Portugal (+€86 million), and the Dutch Eredivisie (+€79 million).
Conversely, not all of Europe’s top leagues have fared well in 2025. Many leagues serve as showcases for Premier League clubs with significant financial power, leading to some notable divisions experiencing market value declines. For instance, Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League has recorded a loss of €3 million, the Czech Chance Liga has seen a decrease of €18 million, and the Danish Superliga has lost €31 million. However, the most significant decline belongs to the Austrian Bundesliga, which has reported a deficit of €64 million from its January 1 valuation.
