How much a football club generates revenue at the end of the year, that actually tells the proper story how famous that club is among football fans in the world. Manchester United who are at third in rankings in valuable clubs list in 2016 and 2015 moves up and reached the first spot in 2017, with annual revenue of ($850 Million) and the club value increased upto ($4.58 Billion). Real Madrid who are at the first spot for almost 5 years with most revenue and clubs value lost their position to arch rivals (Barcelona in 2017) Barcelona place 2nd in the list of most valuable football clubs of 2017.
| Club | League | Value | Revenue | Previous Year |
| Manchester United | Premier League | $4.58 Billion | $850 Million | 3rd |
| Barcelona | LA Liga | $3.68 Billion | $688 Million | 2nd |
| Real Madrid | LA Liga | $3.58 Billion | $688 Million | 1st |
| Bayern Munich | Bundesliga | $2.71 Billion | $657 Million | 4th |
| Manchester City | Premier League | $2.08 Billion | $650 Million | 6th |
| Arsenal | Premier League | $1.93 Billion | $572 Million | 5th |
| Chelsea | Premier League | $1.84 Billion | $583 Million | 7th |
| Liverpool | Premier League | $1.49 Billion | $523 Million | 8th |
| Juventus | Serie A | $1.25 Billion | $379 Million | 9th |
| Tottenham | Premier League | $1.05 Billion | $377 Million | 10th |
| PSG | Ligue 1 | $841 Million | $578 Million | 13th |
| Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | $808 Million | $315 Million | 11th |
| A.C Milan | Serie A | $802 Million | $238 Million | 12th |
| Atletico Madrid | LA Liga | $732 Million | $234 Million | 15th |
| West Ham United | Premier League | $634 Million | $213 Million | 17th |
| Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | $629 Million | $249 Million | 14th |
| AS Roma | Serie A | $569 Million | $242 Million | 18th |
| Inter Milan | Serie A | $537 Million | $199 Million | 16th |
| Leicester City | Premier League | $413 Million | $191 Million | 19th |
| Napoli | Serie A | $379 Million | $158 Million | 20th |
#1: Manchester United: Club Value ($4.58 Billion): Revenue ($850 Million):
Manchester United currently the biggest football club in the world. The club did not make well impact after Sir Alex Ferguson left management, but last year when Jose Mourinho take over the club as new managers changes come differently, the club finished at 6th place but won the major trophy (Uefa Europa League 2016-17) and that makes clear way for Manchester United towards champions league next season. Manchester United moves from 3rd place in most valuable clubs ranking after previous year and generates more revenue then any other football club.
#2: Barcelona: Club Value ($3.68 Billion): Revenue ($668 Million):
Barcelona maintains their second position in the most richest football clubs list, they have shown some great performances last year. They have finished 2nd in the LA Liga season 2016-17 with just three points difference but if we see their revenue decreased as compared to previous season 2016. In 2015-16 the club generates revenue profit of ($675 million). But if we see the club value it is increased from (3.59 Billion to 3.68 Billion).
#3: Real Madrid: Club Value ($3.58 Billion): Revenue ($668 Million):
Real Madrid lost their spot in the ranking of worlds most valuable clubs list. They retain 1st position since 2014-2016. Even after winning champions league in 2016-17 did not make impact on their revenue budget. But still club got great reputation. Real Madrid F.C value in 2016 considered estimated ($3.64 Billion). But after a year Manchester United take over them with almost 15% extra value of ($4.58 Billion). In 2016, Real Madrid generates revenue of ($694 million) and with start of 2017 years reports that claimed that club has suffered decrease in revenue profit which becomes ($668 Million) 5% less then previous year.
#4: Bayern Munich: Club Value ($2.71 Billion): Revenue ($657 Million):
Bayern Munich is one of the most successful German football club in Champions League. They have given their best last season in league and champions league matches. They have won 5 consecutive league title since 2012-2016 they totally dominated their league. The club value increased from $2.68 Billion to $2.71 Billion. Club generates 55% profit in 2017 as compared to 2015-16 year. In 2015-16 club earn profit of ($570 million) which is now hike upto $657 million.
#5: Manchester City: Club Value ($2.08 Billion): Revenue ($650 Million):
The most improved football club in last 4 years time period is (Manchester City) from Premier League, they have dominated the league and always fight for the league title. Club is looking forward to win the champions league and premier league title this year. City moved from 6th place to 5th place in most richest football clubs rankings. Their revenue profit increased upto 20% more ($650 Million) generates last year from all of their football activities.
#6: Arsenal: Club Value ($1.93 Billion): Revenue ($572 Million):
Arsenal retains the 5th place in most profited football clubs in premier league even winning any major trophy. But after year 2016, the annual reports were different for the clubs account, they lost their 5th position to Manchester City who made better revenue as compared to Arsenal F.C. The club lost (4%) in revenue profit and it brings them down to 6th place rankings.
#7: Chelsea: Club Value ($1.84 Billion): Revenue ($583 Million):
Chelsea who last year retain their Premier League title, not only this with start of new season they have won the community shield. There are rumors that they get huge fan following in Asian countries such as (India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand). Chelsea club value increased from $1.66 Billion to $1.84 Billion and club gain huge profit in revenue ($505 Million).
#8: Liverpool: Club Value ($1.49 Billion): Revenue ($527 Million):
Liverpool made their position better in the league with start of the new premier league season (2017-18). The club generates 10% more revenue in profit since 2015-16 football season. The revenue profit increase from $471 million to $527 million during years (2016-2017). Liverpool qualified for the Champions League and hopeful to get better results this year.