Villarreal placed 45th in Football 50 global brand ranking | OneFootball

Villarreal remains among football’s elite off the pitch, placed 45th worldwide with a brand valuation of €104 million. According to Brand Finance’s Football 50 2026 report, the club is one of seven Spanish sides in the top 50.

Also included from Spain are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Betis, Athletic Club and Real Sociedad.

Madrid retains first place for a third successive year with a brand value of €2.4 billion, while Barcelona stays second, close to €2 billion. Atlético have climbed to 11th.

Villarreal’s position keeps it ahead of many clubs from Europe’s major leagues, underlining its foothold among leading football brands worldwide.

The report highlights rapid expansion in the football brand economy. The 50 most valuable club brands now total €23.9 billion, the largest annual rise since the ranking began 15 years ago.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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