The American media specialized in the sports business, Sportico, has recently launched its rankings with the 100 most valuable teams in the world. All the members of this exclusive list exceed the valuation of 1,000 million dollars, although only two enter the 8,000 million club. The Dallas Cowboys (NFL, 9.2 billion) and the Golden State Warriors (NBA, 8.28 billion) are the only two entities that reach truly stratospheric figures.
Among the most valued clubs on the planet, the first non-American to appear on the list is Manchester United (Premier League, 5,950 million), in thirteenth position. You have to go down to position 19 to find the Real Madrid (La Liga, 5,230 million) and 23rd place in the case of Barça (La Liga, 4,950 million). Only these three European football clubs are among the most valued teams financially.
The NFLcon 14 franchises within the Top 25, dominates the international sports scene in terms of business volume, with the NBA putting five of its thirty teams at the top of the classification. The New York Yankees (MLB, 7.13 billion) close the Top 5 on the list.
Below you can consult the Top 10 of the ranking in 2024 (all figures in dollars):
1
Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
9.2 billion
Owned by Jerry Jones, American billionaire businessman.
2
Golden State Warriors (NBA)
8.28 billion
Shared ownership led by Joe Lacob, American billionaire businessman.
3
New York Knicks (NBA)
7.43 billion
Owned by Madison Square Garden Sports, American billionaire businessman James Dolan.
4
Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
7.34 billion
Owned by the Buss family, led by American billionaire businesswoman Jeanie Buss.
5
New York Yankees (MLB)
7.13 billion
Owned by the Steinbrenner family, led by American billionaire businessman Harold Steinbrenner.
6
New York Giants (NFL)
7,040 million
Owned by American billionaires John Mara and Steve Tisch.
7
Los Angeles Rams (NFL)
6.94 billion
Owned by American billionaire businessman Stan Kroenke.
8
New England Patriots (NFL)
6.7 billion
Owned by American billionaire businessman Robert Kraft
9
San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
6.15 billion
Owned by American billionaire businessmen Denise DeBartolo and John York
10
New York Jets (NFL)
6.11 billion
Owned by American billionaire businesswoman Virginia McCaskey
With six of the top ten positions in the ranking, the economic muscle of American football is beyond doubt, although three NBA franchises sneak into the Top 5. A very interesting fact to take into account is, however, that the 10 teams that have experienced the most growth in their valuation over the last few years are all from the American Basketball League. With a 76% increase in its valuation, now at 3,080 million dollars, the Oklahoma City Thunder They lead this other classification within the richest clubs.
Other notable Top 100 members
13
Manchester United (Premier League)
5.95 billion
The first European team and most valued soccer club is owned by the Glazer family, also an American.
19
Real Madrid (La Liga)
5.23 billion
The first club in the Spanish soccer league is Real Madrid, owned by the members. Only the whites, Barça and Bayern present this ownership model in the Top 100 most valuable teams in the world.
22
Boston Celtics (NBA)
5.12 billion
The most successful and iconic franchise in the NBA along with the Lakers is just ahead of Barça in rating. It is jointly owned, led by American billionaire businessman Wyc Grousbeck.
23
FC Barcelona (La Liga)
4.95 billion
The Barça club is the third football club on the list, the second under the member ownership model. It should be noted that in terms of operating income, with 710 million, it would also be outside the Top 10 in the world.
29
Liverpool FC (Premier League)
4.71 billion
The Premier team was acquired not long ago by Fenway Sports Group, a company owned by stars such as LeBron James, among many other notable figures in American society.
34
Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
4.46 billion
The German club is the first in the Bundesliga to appear on the most valuable list. It is the third and last with a partner ownership model.
35
Manchester City (Premier League)
4.43 billion
Club citizen is a peculiar mess, as it represents the first appearance of Arab petrodollars on the list of the world’s most valuable teams. Property of Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the royalty of the United Arab Emirates, vice president and deputy prime minister of the Arabian country.
71
Scuderia Ferrari (F1)
3.13 billion
The legendary ‘Prancing Horse’ is the first Formula 1 team to appear in the Top 100, ahead of Mercedes (81) and Red Bull (88). Ferrari, its Italian public parent, manages ownership of the team.
82
Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
2.65 billion
Canada’s team is the first ice hockey team to appear on the list at number 82. It is owned by Maple Leaf & Entertainment, a company that also manages the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto FC (MLS) among other assets in the main American competitions. The company is owned by Canadian billionaire businessman Larry Tanenbaum.
In Sportico’s analysis, the NBA is the one that achieves the most average value with its average franchise income. The 32 teams that make up the NFL appear in the Top 100, as well as the 30 that make up the NBA. American dominance in the sports business is undoubtedly evident from the ownership of the vast majority of the teams in this Top 100.
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2024-03-06 12:29:53
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