Liverpool sit third in the Deloitte Football Money League 2023, up four places in the ranking compared to last year and their spending in the quadruple chase is not bad.
Under Fenway Sports Group, the Reds have moved steadily up the table.
The Deloitte Football Money League is a comprehensive financial analysis of the highest revenue generating clubs in world football, studying revenue, spending and portfolio.
Liverpool in Football Money League 2023
The Reds brought in €701.7 million (~£594.3m) throughout a season 2021/22 that saw them reach the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup & League Cup finals, and go to the final day in the Premier League title race. That makes them the biggest movers among the consistent clubs included in the top 20, having ranked seventh for the 2020/21 season.
Liverpool saw a 27% increase in overall revenue from the previous season.
Liverpool brought in €112 million (16%) in matchday revenue, €314 million (45%) in broadcast revenue and €275 million (39%) in commercial revenue. Also they are one of only five clubs to report over €100 million in matchday revenue, which was the first time the club had done so. The Reds are also projected to see a surge in matchday revenues once the Anfield Road Stand expansion is completed by the 2023/24 season.
Deloitte Money League Top 20 Revenues 2023
The total revenue for the top 20 revenue generating clubs in 2021/22 season stood at €9.2b, an increase of 13% compared to the €8.2b reported by the Money League clubs of 2020/21 season. For the first time, more than half of the top 20 clubs (11 of 20) heralded from one league – Premier League, further highlighting the financial superiority of it.
1. Manchester City – €731m
2. Real Madrid – €713.8m
3. Liverpool – €701.7m
4. Manchester United – €688.6m
5. Paris SaintGermain – €654.2m
6. Bayern Munich – €653.6m
7. Barcelona – €638.2m
8. Chelsea – €568.3m
9. Tottenham Hotspur – €523m
10. Arsenal – €433.5m
11. Juventus – €400.6m
12. Atletico Madrid – €393.9m
13. Borussia Dortmund – €356.9m
14. Inter Milan – €308.4m
15. West Ham United – €301.2m
16. AC Milan – €264.9m
17. Leicester City – €252.2m
18. Leeds United – €223.4m
19. Everton – €213.7m
20. Newcastle United – €212.3m
Wages-to-revenue ratio of the Top 20 clubs
Perhaps the most interesting story, though, comes in the wages-to-revenue ratio of clubs across world football.
Liverpool, whose contracts are heavily incentivised, so a player’s earnings are tied to both individual and club success, paid out 62% of their overall revenue in wages, to the tune of £368.5 million. With Jurgen Klopp‘s side playing in 63 games last season, winning the FA Cup and League Cup, finishing second in the Premier League and reaching the UEFA Champions League final. While that may seem that a remarkable amount given the total revenue of £594.3m, neverless only five clubs in the Deloitte Money League top 20 paid a lower percentage of wages against their revenue.
1. Manchester City – 57%
2. Real Madrid – 73%
3. Liverpool – 62%
4. Manchester United – 66%
5. Paris Saint-Germain – 111%
6. Bayern Munich – 53%
7. Barcelona – 73%
8. Chelsea – 71%
9. Tottenham Hotspur – 47%
10. Arsenal – 58%
11. Juventus – 84%
12. Atletico Madrid – 65%
13. Borussia Dortmund – 65%
14. Inter Milan – 82%
15. West Ham United – 53%
16. AC Milan – 64%
17. Leicester City – 85%
18. Leeds United – 64%
19. Everton – 96%
20. Newcastle United – 95%
