Liverpool still trails Man Utd despite huge $6.2bn valuation and hefty FSG boost
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool have been named the fourth most valuable football club in the world by Forbes – but the Reds still trail North West rivals Manchester United in the global rankingsLiverpool owner and FSG chief John W Henry(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool have held onto fourth place in the global rankings of the world's most valuable football clubs — though they continue to lag behind fierce North West rivals Manchester United.Forbes has published its latest annual valuations for 2026, placing the Reds at $6.2billion (£4.6bn). This marks a 15% rise on the previous year and represents more than four times their valuation from just a decade ago under Fenway Sports Group's ownership.The figures are drawn from official club accounts for the 2024/25 season, during which Arne Slot guided Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th league title, while also reaching the League Cup final and the Champions League round of 16.The Reds sit one place below United in the rankings, with the Old Trafford club now valued at $7.1bn (£5.3bn) following a 9% increase.
United's growth, however, has only doubled over the past decade, reports the Liverpool Echo.This comes after Liverpool were compelled to reconsider their proposed ticket price rises across the next three seasons, following protests from supporters.Four additional Premier League clubs feature in the top 10, with Manchester City $5.5bn (£4.1bn), Arsenal $5.4bn (£4bn), Chelsea $4.2bn (£3.1bn) and Tottenham Hotspur $3bn (£2.2bn) filling the remaining spots.Merseyside neighbours Everton are placed 25th with a valuation of $925M (£688m), as one of 11 English clubs represented in the top 30. Notably, the league with the next highest representation is Major League Soccer in the United States, boasting seven clubs.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.For the fifth consecutive year, Real Madrid top the list with a valuation of $11bn (£8.2bn), with Barcelona in second place - $8.8bn (£6.5bn), Paris Saint-Germain fifth - $6.7bn (£5bn) and Bayern Munich sixth - $6.6bn (£4.9bn).Real Madrid recorded a sporting revenue milestone of $1.3bn (£940m) in 2024/25, surpassing the $1.2bn (£910m) generated by NFL franchise the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. Liverpool registered a turnover of $946m (£703m) last season.Liverpool's focus will now turn to next season and the summer transfer window, which is sure to be a busy one.Liverpool has already confirmed the departures of long-serving duo Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah and it emerged this week that Ibrahima Konate is also set to leave on a free transfer after contract talks broke down.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester United FC