Which teams have the most fans in the world? Here is the ranking of the 15 clubs that are said to be most supported on a global level: four of them are Italian.
Which teams have the most fans in the world? A more than legitimate question given that football has always been the most popular and followed sport in all continents.
It is estimated that there are approximately 3.5 billion football fans worldwide, with the ball being strongly rooted in both Europe and South America. However, recently, attention has also grown considerably in North America and Asia - the so-called emerging markets -, while in Africa this sport represents the true dream for millions of children.
Returning to the initial question, the Zeelo portal has drawn up a special ranking of the clubs with the most fans in the world, based on data from social networks, merchandising and TV audiences.
As you can well imagine, the football teams with the most fans in the world are mainly historic clubs with sporting successes, great media visibility and a strong presence on social media.
Let’s see the ranking of the 15 teams with the most fans in the world, with four Italian clubs that are present in this special ranking.
15. AS Roma (22 million)
Roma has about 22 million fans around the world and is very popular on social media: 7.3 million followers on Instagram, 15.4 million on TikTok and 10 million on Facebook.
In addition to the charm of the Eternal City and the warmth of its fans, even a great champion like Francesco Totti has helped the Giallorossi increase the number of their fans.
14. Borussia Dortmund (22 million)
Borussia Dortmund is a historic German club, famous above all for the color and passion of its fans who fill the ultra-modern stadium in every match.
The club is also very popular on social media, with Dortmund’s recent good results in the Champions League giving the team further visibility.
13. Juventus (27 million)
Juventus has always been the team with the most fans in Italy, as well as being the one with the most Scudetti in its trophy cabinet. More than Turin, its base is the whole of Italy.
However, at an international level, the Bianconeri are unable to enjoy the same following, with the Cristiano Ronaldo operation also being studied with this in mind.
12.Tottenham (35 million)
Tottenham is the first of the English teams in this special ranking. Despite the few successes on the pitch, we are talking about one of the most iconic clubs in the Premier League.
In particular, Spurs are doing very well on social media, where their 35.7 million followers on TikTok stand out, a very popular platform especially among the younger ones.
11. PSG (35 million)
In France, for some years, PSG has had no rivals on the pitch thanks to the massive investments of the Qatari owners. Despite the large amount of money spent, the results in the Champions League have often been disappointing.
Thanks to the many stars who have worn the PSG shirt - from Neymar to Mbappè -, the Parisians have greatly increased their number of fans around the world.
10. Bayern Munich (45 million)
When it comes to football in Germany, the first thing that comes to mind is Bayern Munich, the club with the most titles in the Bundesliga and also the one with the most fans.
On social media, the numbers are exciting, especially on Facebook where it can count on around 60 million followers, while on Instagram the followers are over 40 million.
9. Inter (55 million)
Inter has greatly increased the number of its fans - both in Italy and abroad - when Massimo Moratti decided to hire Ronaldo the Phenomenon.
The Indonesian and then Chinese ownership has made the Milanese club very popular, especially in Asia, a continent where the passion for football is ever-growing.
8. Milan (95 million)
When there have been recent changes of ownership at Milan , it has often been highlighted how great the value of the Rossoneri brand throughout the world.
Thanks to the great successes achieved during the presidency of Silvio Berlusconi, Milan is indicated as the Italian team with the most fans on a global level.
7. Liverpool (100 million)
Liverpool is another club with great charm, with its appeal that has recently increased further thanks to the successes achieved in the Premier League and in Europe.
Then there is the Anfield Road factor, the famous Liverpool stadium that, thanks to its fans, is a real show within the show in every match.
6. Manchester City (110 million)
Until a few years ago, Manchester City was considered the little brother of United, but since the ownership has been made in the United Arab Emirates, the music has changed.
Pharaonic investments, many Premier League wins and recently also the Champions League obtained by beating Inter in the final, City has now become one of the big names in world football.
5. Arsenal (125 million)
In addition to Tottenham, another London club present in the ranking is Arsenal, one of the teams of the English football tradition that not surprisingly can count on millions of fans all over the world.
4. Chelsea (145 million)
In London, however, the footballing dominance now belongs to Chelsea, who have surpassed their cousins the Gunners in terms of fans also in this case thanks to the monstrous investments made in recent years.
3. Real Madrid (350 million)
On the lowest step of the podium is Real Madrid, the most successful club in the world and which can also count on the record for Champions League wins.
If in the past it was Di Stefano who made the Blancos fans dream, now after the Cristiano Ronaldo era it is the turn of Mbappè and the Brazilian starlets Vinicius, Rodrygo and Endrick.
2. Barcelona (450 million)
Barcelona is mes que un club, much more than a club since it represents not only the famous Spanish city, but the entire region of Catalonia.
In addition to the historic charm of the club, such a high number of fans around the world is also thanks to Lionel Messi who wore the Blaugrana shirt for years.
1. Manchester United (650 million)
The club with the most fans in the world according to this research is Manchester United, with an incredible 650 million supporters spread across every corner of the globe.
Original article published on Money.it Italy. Original title: Le 15 squadre più tifate al mondo, la classifica 2025
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