Top 20 most successful clubs in England as of 2024: trophies and values

Top 20 most successful clubs in England as of 2024: trophies and values

Helix Odhiambo, Cyprine Apindi, Jackline Wangare, Adrianna Simwa
updated at April 16, 2024 at 5:59 PM

One of the hotly debated topics among English Premier League fans is England's best club. While most people like giving their opinion when arguing about this topic, tabling facts is more important. The best teams have bagged multiple trophies and have high value. Discover the most successful clubs in England and the number of trophies won so far.

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Table of Сontents:

  1. Overview of the most successful clubs in England
  1. Most successful clubs in England: top 20 list
    1. 20. Sheffield United - 5 trophies with a value of $155.7 million
    1. 19. Huddersfield Town - 5 trophies with a value of $36.1 million
    1. 18. Leicester City - 7 trophies with a value of $781 million
    1. 17. West Ham United - 7 trophies with a value of $1.079 billion
    1. 16. Sheffield Wednesday - 8 trophies with a value of $748 million
    1. 15. West Bromwich Albion - 9 trophies with a value of $96.2 million
    1. 14. Leeds United - 9 trophies with a value of $212 million
    1. 13. Sunderland - 10 trophies with a value of $75.6 million
    1. 12. Blackburn Rovers - 12 trophies with a value of $2.06 billion
    1. 11. Nottingham Forest - 13 trophies with a value of $398.8 million
    1. 10. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 13 trophies with a value of $292.9 million
    1. 9. Newcastle United - 14 trophies with a value of $794 million
    1. 8. Everton - 24 trophies with a value of $744 million
    1. 7. Aston Villa - 25 trophies with a value of $756 million
    1. 6. Tottenham Hotspurs - 25 trophies with a value of $2.803 billion
    1. 5. Chelsea - 34 trophies with a value of $3.1 billion
    1. 4. Manchester City - 34 trophies with a value of $4.99 billion
    1. 3. Arsenal - 49 trophies with a value of $2.263 billion
    1. 2. Manchester United - 67 trophies with a value of $6 billion
    1. 1. Liverpool - 69 trophies with a value of $5.288 billion
  1. How many trophies has Liverpool won in total?
  1. Is liverpool the most successful club in England?
  1. What is England's most successful football club?
  1. Who has won the most trophies Man Utd or Liverpool?
  1. Which is the most successful club in England in the last 10 years?
  1. Which is the most successful club in the Premier League era?
  1. Which team has won the most English League titles?

English football is one of the sports with the highest number of fans, especially the English Premier League. England has many football teams with varying degrees of success. This list of the most successful clubs in England is strictly based on the number of trophies won and team value.

Overview of the most successful clubs in England

Ranking

Team

Trophies won

1

Liverpool

69

2

Manchester United

67

3

Arsenal

49

4

Manchester City

34

5

Chelsea

34

6

Tottenham Hotspur

25

7

Aston Villa

25

8

Everton

24

9

Newcastle United

14

10

Wolverhampton Wanderers

13

11

Nottingham Forest

13

12

Blackburn Rovers

12

13

Sunderland

10

14

Leeds

9

15

West Bromwich Albion

9

16

Sheffield Wednesday

8

17

West Ham United

7

18

Leicester City

7

19

Huddersfield Town

5

20

Sheffield United

5

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20. Sheffield United - 5 trophies with a value of $155.7 million

 Sander Berge of Sheffield United during a training session at Shirecliffe Training Ground in Sheffield
Sander Berge of Sheffield United during a training session at Shirecliffe Training Ground in Sheffield. Photo: Sportimage/Sheffield United FC
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  • Full name: Sheffield United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Blades
  • Founded: 22 March 1889
  • League: English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Bramall Lane
  • Trophies: 5
  • Market value: $155.7 million

Sheffield United Football Club is nicknamed The Blades due to Sheffield's history of cutlery production. For most of the club's history, the team has played in red and white striped shirts with black shorts. The Blades have won five trophies and have a market value of $155.7 million.

19. Huddersfield Town - 5 trophies with a value of $36.1 million

Danny Ward of Huddersfield Town during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Leicester City at the John Smith's Stadium
Danny Ward of Huddersfield Town during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Leicester City at the John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, England. Photo: John Early
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  • Full name: Huddersfield Town Association Football Club
  • Nickname: The Terriers
  • Founded: 1908
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Home stadium: The John Smith's Stadium
  • Trophies: 5
  • Market value: $36.1 million

Huddersfield Town Association Football Club, alias The Terriers, competes in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system. The team competed in the North Eastern League and Midland League, before gaining admittance to the Football League in 1910. Huddersfield Town's current market value is $36.1 million.

18. Leicester City - 7 trophies with a value of $781 million

James Justin of Leicester City Football Club comes ofF dejected at the end of the match in Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Leicester City at The Den
James Justin of Leicester City comes ofF dejected at the end of the match in Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Leicester City at The Den in London, England. Photo: Richard Pelham
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  • Full name: Leicester City Football Club
  • Nickname: The Foxes
  • Founded: 1884
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Home stadium: King Power Stadium
  • Trophies: 7
  • Market value: $781 million

Leicester City has won one Premier League, one FA Cup, three League Cups and two FA Community Shields. The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse F.C, and became known as Leicester City in 1919. The club has won seven trophies, and its current market value is $781 million.

17. West Ham United - 7 trophies with a value of $1.079 billion

West Ham United players observing the minutes silence for service men and women who have lost their lives in conflicts across the world
West Ham United players observing the minutes silence for service men and women who have lost their lives in conflicts across the world. Photo: West Ham United FC
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  • Full name: West Ham United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Hammers, The Irons
  • Founded: 1895
  • League: English Premier League
  • Home stadium: London Stadium
  • Trophies: 7
  • Market value: $1.079 billion

West Ham's two nicknames, The Irons and The Hammers, are related to their original name which was Thames Ironworks FC. The team plays its home matches in Stratford. Its current market value is $1.079 billion.

16. Sheffield Wednesday - 8 trophies with a value of $748 million

Sheffield Wednesday's Julian Borner, Adam Reach, Joost van Aken, and Tom Lees line up to form a defensive wall ahead of a Preston North End free-kick
Sheffield Wednesday's Julian Borner, Adam Reach, Joost van Aken, and Tom Lees line up to form a defensive wall ahead of a Preston North End free-kick. Photo: Rich Linley - CameraSport
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  • Full name: Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
  • Nickname: Owls
  • Founded: 4 September 1867
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Home stadium: Hillsborough Stadium
  • Trophies: 8
  • Market value: $748 million

Formed in 1867 as an offshoot of The Wednesday Cricket Club, Sheffield Wednesday was known as The Wednesday Football Club until 1929. Did you know it is the second-oldest professional association football club in England? Its current market value is $748 million.

15. West Bromwich Albion - 9 trophies with a value of $96.2 million

The trophy is presented to the winners of the Premier League Cup, West Bromwich Albion
A trophy is presented to the winners of the Premier League Cup, West Bromwich Albion. Photo: Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC
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  • Full name: West Bromwich Albion Football Club
  • Nickname: The Baggies
  • Founded: 1878
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Home stadium: The Hawthorns
  • Trophies: 9
  • Market value: $96.2 million

West Bromwich Albion competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football. It has been champions of England once. They have also won the FA Cup five times, with their most recent FA Cup victory coming in 1968. West Bromwich Albion has won nine trophies and has a current market value of $96.2 million.

14. Leeds United - 9 trophies with a value of $212 million

Liam Cooper of Leeds United lifts the trophy in celebration
Liam Cooper of Leeds United lifts the trophy in celebration with teammates after the Sky Bet Championship matches between Leeds United and Charlton Athletic at Elland Road. Photo: Michael Regan
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  • Full name: Leeds United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Peacocks, the Whites
  • Founded: 1919
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Elland Road
  • Trophies: 9
  • Market value: $212 million

Despite its long absence from the English Premier League, Leeds United still ranks among England's best teams. After spending over ten years playing Championship football, the team returned to the top flight in 2020. The club has won nine trophies, and its current market value is $212 million.

13. Sunderland - 10 trophies with a value of $75.6 million

Sunderland players lifts the Sky Bet League One Play-Off trophy
Sunderland players lifts the Sky Bet League One Play-Off trophy following victory in the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Photo: Justin Setterfield
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  • Full name: Sunderland Association Football Club
  • Nickname: The Black Cats
  • Founded: 1879
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Home stadium: Stadium of Light
  • Trophies: 10
  • Market value: $75.6 million

Sunderland play in the Championship, the second tier of English football. They have also won the FA Cup twice. They have also been Football League Cup finalists in 1985 and 2014. Sunderland football club has 10 trophies, and its market value is $75.6 million.

12. Blackburn Rovers - 12 trophies with a value of $2.06 billion

Blackburn Rovers' Joseph Rankin-Costello celebrates scoring his side's first goal
Blackburn Rovers' Joseph Rankin-Costello celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den in London, England. Photo: Rob Newell - CameraSport
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  • Full name: Blackburn Rovers Football Club
  • Nickname: The Riversiders
  • Founded: 1875
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Home stadium: Ewood Park
  • Trophies: 12
  • Market value: $2.06 billion

Blackburn Rovers has won the English Premier League (formerly the First Division) three times in its history. They have also won the FA Cup six times. Blackburn Rovers have won a total of 12 trophies and the club's market value is $2.06 billion.

11. Nottingham Forest - 13 trophies with a value of $398.8 million

Wolverhampton Wanderers players warm up prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers at City Ground
Wolverhampton Wanderers players warm up prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers at City Ground in Nottingham, England. Photo: Shaun Botterill
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  • Full name: Nottingham Forest Football Club
  • Nickname: The Reds, the Garibaldi, Forest
  • Founded: 1865
  • League: The English Football League Championship
  • Home stadium: City Ground
  • Trophies: 13
  • Market value: $398.8 million

Nottingham Forest is considered among the biggest football clubs in the UK because of its achievements. Nottingham plays in the second-tier league, the EFL Championship, and has nearly a million followers on social media. Nottingham Forest currently has 13 trophies, and its market value is $398.8 million.

10. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 13 trophies with a value of $292.9 million

Wolverhampton Wanderers players lift the trophy after the team win during the Premier League 2 Play-Off Final match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke City at Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers players lift the trophy after the team win during the Premier League 2 Play-Off Final match at Molineux in Wolverhampton, England. Photo: Jack Thomas
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  • Full name: Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club
  • Nickname: Wolves, The Wanderers
  • Founded: 1877
  • League: Premier League
  • Home stadium: Molineux Stadium
  • Trophies: 13
  • Market value: $292.9 million

Wolverhampton Wanderers competes in the Premier League and has played at Molineux Stadium since moving from Dudley Road in 1889. They won the FA Cup for the first time in 1893. They reached the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals in 2020. The Wolverhampton Wanderers has won 13 trophies, and its current market value is $292.9 million.

9. Newcastle United - 14 trophies with a value of $794 million

Newcastle United Players clap the fans during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manchester
Newcastle United Players clap the fans during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Newcastle United in Manchester, England. Photo: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United
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  • Full name: Newcastle United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Magpies
  • Founded: 1892
  • League: Premier League
  • Home stadium: St James' Park
  • Trophies: 14
  • Market value: $794 million

Newcastle United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Newcastle has won four League titles, six FA Cups and an FA Charity Shield. Newcastle's market value is $794 million as of 2024.

8. Everton - 24 trophies with a value of $744 million

Everton players celebrate after a win
Everton players celebrate after a win. Photo: Allsport
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  • Full name: Everton Football Club
  • Nickname: The Toffees, The Toffeemen
  • Founded: 1878
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Stadium: Goodison Park
  • Trophies: 24
  • Market value: $744 million

Everton has bagged decent amounts of titles since its formation. The Merseyside team is among six clubs in England that have never been relegated during the Premier League era. The club's current market value is $744 million, and it has won 24 trophies.

7. Aston Villa - 25 trophies with a value of $756 million

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Aston Villa's players pose with the trophy after winning their CBF al-Wahda Challenge Cup exhibition football match against Chelsea at al-Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ryan Lim
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  • Full name: Aston Villa Football Club
  • Nickname: The Villans, The Lions, The Claret and Blue
  • Founded: March 1874
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Villa Park
  • Trophies: 25
  • Market value: $756 million

Aston Villa Football Club is among the most successful clubs in England. The team has bagged 25 major trophies so far. The team's current market value is $756 million. The team has played at Villa Park since 1897.

6. Tottenham Hotspurs - 25 trophies with a value of $2.803 billion

Players of Tottenham Hotspur lift the trophy after winning the Audi cup final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Muenchen at Allianz Arena
Players of Tottenham Hotspur lift the trophy after winning the Audi cup final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Muenchen at Allianz Arena. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke
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  • Full name: Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club
  • Nickname: Spurs, The Lilywhites
  • Founded: 1882
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Trophies: 25
  • Market value: $2.803 billion

Tottenham Hotspurs is one of the most successful clubs in Europe. It has some of the most talented players on earth. Spurs were the first London club to win a league and cup double in 1961. The club's current market value is $2.803 billion. Tottenham Hotspurs has won 25 trophies.

5. Chelsea - 34 trophies with a value of $3.1 billion

Chelsea celebrates winning the FA Cup
Chelsea celebrates winning the FA Cup. Photo: Mark Leech
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  • Full name: Chelsea Football Club
  • Nickname: The Blues
  • Founded: 10 March 1905
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Stamford Bridge
  • Trophies: 34
  • Market value: $3.1 billion

Chelsea Football Club, alias The Blues, has bagged most major trophies in England. In 1955, he team won its first major honour, the League championship. Chelsea Football Club has won 34 trophies, and its current market value is $3.1 billion.

4. Manchester City - 34 trophies with a value of $4.99 billion

Fernandinho of Manchester City lifts the Premier League Trophy with his teammates
Fernandinho of Manchester City lifts the Premier League Trophy with his teammates. Photo: Michael Regan
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  • Full name: Manchester City Football Club
  • Nickname: The Citizens, The Sky Blues
  • Founded: 1880
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Etihad Stadium
  • Trophies: 34
  • Market value: $4.99 billion

City Football Group owns Manchester City Football Club, alias The Citizens or The Sky Blues. The team is among the top 10 EPL teams with the most trophies. The Sky Blues have bagged 34 trophies so far, and Man City's current market value is $4.99 billion.

3. Arsenal - 49 trophies with a value of $2.263 billion

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (C) holds the winner's trophy as the team celebrates victory after the English FA Cup final football match
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (C) holds the winner's trophy as the team celebrates victory after the English FA Cup final football match. Photo: Adam Davy
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  • Full name: Arsenal Football Club
  • Nickname: The Gunners
  • Founded: 1886
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Stadium: Emirates Stadium
  • Trophies: 49
  • Market value: $2.263 billion

Arsenal Football Club, alias The Gunners, is among the top 10 most successful clubs in England. The team competes in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. The club has won 49 trophies, and its current market value is $2.263 billion.

2. Manchester United - 67 trophies with a value of $6 billion

Bruno Fernandes and Erik Ten Hag of Manchester United holding the winners The Match Bangkok Century Cup trophy
Bruno Fernandes and Erik Ten Hag of Manchester United holding the winners The Match Bangkok Century Cup trophy during the preseason friendly match. Photo: Matthew Ashton
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  • Full name: Manchester United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Red Devils
  • Founded: 1878
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Old Trafford
  • Trophies: 67
  • Market value: $6 billion

Manchester United, alias The Red Devils, is arguably the biggest club in England. Manchester United has had massive success, legends, and a state-of-the-art stadium. It is also the most valuable football club in England, having won 67 trophies. Manchester United's current market value is $6 billion.

1. Liverpool - 69 trophies with a value of $5.288 billion

Alan Medina, captain of Liverpool, lifts the trophy to celebrate with his teammates after winning the match between Nacional and Liverpool at Centenario Stadium
Alan Medina, captain of Liverpool, lifts the trophy to celebrate with his teammates after winning the match between Nacional and Liverpool at Centenario Stadium. Photo: Agencia Gamba
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  • Full name: Liverpool Football Club
  • Nickname: The Reds
  • Founded: 3 June 1892
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Home stadium: Anfield
  • Trophies: 69
  • Market value: $5.288 billion

Liverpool Football Club, alias The Reds, is the most successful club in England in the last 20 years. The team has bagged the highest number of European trophies among English sides, with six European Cups. Liverpool's market value is $5.288 billion as of 2024.

How many trophies has Liverpool won in total?

The club's trophies in total are 69 since it was established.

Is liverpool the most successful club in England?

Yes, the Reds are arguably the most successful club in England. The team has won 69 trophies so far.

What is England's most successful football club?

Liverpool is considered the most successful club of all time. It has won a total of 69 trophies since it was established.

Who has won the most trophies Man Utd or Liverpool?

Liverpool has won more trophies than Manchester United. Liverpool has 69 so far, while Man U has 67.

Which is the most successful club in England in the last 10 years?

Liverpool is England's most successful club in the last decade.

Which is the most successful club in the Premier League era?

Manchester United is arguably the the most successful club in the Premier League era.

Which team has won the most English League titles?

Manchester United has won twenty titles (both English First Division and Premier League titles), the most of any club.

The most successful clubs in England are accustomed to winning trophies. A club's great success can be attributed to the strong foundation the club has built since its inception, a strong head coach, and a team of players who are always dedicated to delivering the best.

Sportsbrief.com recently published a list of the richest football clubs in the world as of today. The richest football clubs in the world are worth billions of dollars.

These clubs are owned by elite individuals or companies and have multiple ways of earning money, including match tickets and brand endorsements. They are known for signing the top players in the world and paying them handsomely.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.
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Cyprine Apindi
Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and reporter with over 4 years of experience based in Kenya. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication from Kenyatta University.
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Jackline Wangare
Jackline Simwa is a content writer at Sports Brief covering sports and lifestyle topics. Previously, she worked at The Campanile by Kenyatta University and as a Content Creator (Briefly.co.za, Legit.ng, Tuko.co.ke, Yen.com.gh).
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Adrianna Simwa
Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Sports Brief, where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years.