7) Arsenal – $703m
The Gunners come in ahead of us, due to their world-class recent signings and swanky new stadium.
6) Barcelona – $773m
It’s very surprising to see Barcelona so low down this list, considering the fact that three of the four best players in the world start for them up top. “As glorious as Barca’s record may be, it simply has not been able to harness its brand to the same extent as rivals Real Madrid (whose brand is $100 million more valuable) or the rapidly growing English teams,” said the report.
5) Chelsea – $795m
The distinctly unlikeable Chelsea’s brand value has rocketed roughly $300m from last year’s table, mainly due to their title win and their £40m-per-year sponsorship deal with Yokohama Rubber.