Four Premier League Clubs Make Forbes’ Most Profitable Sports Teams List
Forbes has released its annual list of the 25 most profitable sports teams in the world, and four Premier League clubs have made the cut. Tottenham Hotspur are the most profitable club in the Premier League, and the third most profitable sports team in the world, according to the report.
Tottenham Hotspur: The Most Profitable Club in the Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur have amassed a recorded income of £333 million ($414m) since 2020. This is a significant increase from the previous year, when the club was ranked 10th on the list with an operating profit of £192 million ($238m).
Tottenham’s success is largely due to their new stadium, which opened in 2019. The stadium has a capacity of 62,062 and is one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world. It has helped Tottenham to increase their matchday revenue and has also attracted new sponsors.
In addition to their new stadium, Tottenham have also benefited from the success of their team on the pitch. The club has reached the Champions League final in two of the past four seasons and has won the Carabao Cup in 2021.
Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool Also Make the List
Manchester United are fifth on the list with a total of £324m ($403m), ahead of their cross-city rivals Manchester City who sit on £264m ($329m). Liverpool are the fourth and final English team to feature in the top 25, with an operating profit of £237m ($295m).
Manchester United’s success is largely due to their global brand and their large fan base. The club has a huge following in Asia, and they have been able to capitalize on this by signing lucrative sponsorship deals with companies in the region.
Manchester City’s success is due to their financial backing from the Abu Dhabi United Group. The club has been able to invest heavily in their squad and has also benefited from the success of their youth academy.
Liverpool’s success is due to the work of manager Jürgen Klopp. Klopp has transformed Liverpool into one of the best teams in the world and has led them to victory in the Premier League, the Champions League, and the Carabao Cup.
The NFL Dominates the List
The NFL dominates the list, with 13 franchises making up the top 25. The Dallas Cowboys are the most profitable team in the NFL, with an operating profit of £1bn ($1.2 billion) across the last three seasons.
The NFL’s success is due to its large and passionate fan base. The league has a huge following in the United States, and it has been able to capitalize on this by signing lucrative television deals.
Other Notable Teams on the List
The New York Knicks are the fourth most profitable team on the list, despite not winning a championship since the 1970s. The Knicks have a huge following in New York City, and they have been able to capitalize on this by signing lucrative sponsorship deals.
The Golden State Warriors are the fifth most profitable team on the list. The Warriors have won three NBA championships in the past four years, and they have a huge following in the Bay Area.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the sixth most profitable team on the list. The Lakers have a huge following in Los Angeles, and they have been able to capitalize on this by signing lucrative sponsorship deals.
Conclusion
The Forbes list of the most profitable sports teams is a snapshot of the global sports industry. The list shows that the NFL is the most profitable sports league in the world, and that the Premier League is one of the most profitable soccer leagues in the world.
The list also shows that Tottenham Hotspur are the most profitable club in the Premier League. This is a testament to the club’s success on and off the pitch, and it is a sign that Tottenham are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
