Arsenal crowned world’s fifth most valuable football club. The Brand value also crowned for Arsenal. It is a strong testament of its revival on and off the field. The Arsenal Football Club has been placed at the fifth position in the ranking of the most valuable football club in the world. They now have an enterprise value of EUR4.028 billion. It is the latest global ranking as indicated by the brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.
Climbing the Financial League Table
The title of the Brand Finance report reinforces the position of Arsenal as a commercial giant of the world. The Spanish clubs dominate the top part of the list. Real Madrid are at the top of the list with EUR6.0 billion and Barcelona coming second with EUR4.4 billion. Liverpool (EUR4.26bn) and Bayern Munich (EUR4.2bn) come next followed by Arsenal who are ranked fifth. They are just above the French champions Paris Saint-Germain (EUR4.003bn).
Such a valuation will indicate a drastic rise to the Gunners highlighting an era of growth. Enterprise value of the club is an overall value that is used to depict the theoretical value of purchasing the club including the equity and debt.
The Drivers Behind the Valuation Surge
Sporting Success and Champions League Pedigree: The resurgence of the club to regular top-four finishes and prolonged title challenges under Mikel Arteta became very important. The frequent involvement in the high-paying UEFA Champions League is an important source of income. This comes in the form of the broadcast and the prize funds. It also increases the popularity and economic sustainability of the club around the world.
A Strong International Brand: Arsenal has one of the most enthusiastic and extensive fanbase in the sport world. This robust global fan base predisposes the club as a valuable commercial sponsorship. It also acts as a catalyst to the sale of merchandise across the globe. Arsenal also received a high rating of brand finance, which was an AAA+ brand rating which signified the very high investment into marketing, equity among stake holders and the performance of business.
Stadium Ownership and Commercial Development: Emirates Stadium with the capacity of 60,000 has a stable and good source of matchday income. Moreover, the club has been able to increase its stock of commercial relationships, using its brand power to make profitable agreements.
Author’s Opinion
It is not a mere figure that Arsenal has become fifth in the global financial list. It is a vivid sign of healthy state and bright future of the club. With a balanced combination of sporting ambition and commercial acumen, the Gunners have once again become one of the footballing super powers in the world with a strong base to rely on in future with regard to success either in the field or off the field.
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