Forbes' list of the most valuable football clubs 2009 rankings 2009 rankings

| Rank_ | Team | Country | Value_M | Debt_as_of_value | _change_on_year | Revenue_M | Operating_income_m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | England | 1870 | 54 | 4 | 512 | 160 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | Spain | 1353 | 23 | 5 | 576 | 81 |
| 3 | Arsenal | England | 1200 | 107 | 0 | 349 | 80 |
| 4 | Bayern Munich | Germany | 1110 | 0 | 21 | 465 | 59 |
| 5 | Liverpool | England | 1010 | 59 | -4 | 332 | 50 |
| 6 | Milan | Italy | 990 | 0 | 24 | 330 | 58 |
| 7 | Barcelona | Spain | 960 | 43 | 22 | 487 | 108 |
| 8 | Chelsea | England | 800 | 92 | 5 | 424 | -13 |
| 9 | Juventus | Italy | 600 | 5 | 18 | 264 | 46 |
| 10 | Schalke | Germany | 510 | 38 | 9 | 234 | 41 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | England | 445 | 29 | 12 | 228 | 70 |
| 12 | Lyon | France | 423 | 18 | 4 | 245 | 94 |