Top 15 most successful clubs in England as of 2024: trophies and values

Top 15 most successful clubs in England as of 2024: trophies and values

Helix Odhiambo, Jackline Wangare, Adrianna Simwa
updated at February 16, 2024 at 1:42 PM

One of the hotly debated topics among English Premier League fans is England's best club over the years. While most people like giving their opinion when arguing such a subject, you need to look at the facts and numbers. Here is a look at the most successful clubs in England, their total market values and much more.

What is the most successful club in England of all time?
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With more than 7.9 billion people on earth, the majority follow English football. The country has several teams but with varying degrees of success. Here are some of the biggest football clubs in England's history.

The most successful clubs in England

The ranking of the biggest soccer teams in England is based on the trophies won. Most of the top teams in the country play in the English Premier League.

15. West Bromwich Albion - 12 trophies

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  • Full name: West Bromwich Albion Football Club
  • Nickname: The Baggies
  • Founded: 1878
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Owner: Lai Guochuan
  • Stadium: The Hawthorns
  • Capacity: 26,852
  • Trophies: 12
  • Market value: €62.65 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 12 trophies and has a market value of €62.65 million.

14. Blackburn Rovers - 13 trophies

Who has won the most English League titles?
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  • Full name: Blackburn Rovers Football Club
  • Nickname: The Riversiders
  • Founded: 1875
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Owner: Venkys London Ltd.
  • Stadium: Ewood Park
  • Capacity: 31,367
  • Trophies: 13
  • Market value: €54.50 million

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 13 trophies and the club's market value is €54.50 million.

13. Leeds United - 13 trophies

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  • Full name: Leeds United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Peacocks, the Whites
  • Founded: 1919
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: Andrea Radrizzani
  • Stadium: Elland Road
  • Capacity: 37,792
  • Trophies: 13
  • Market value: €204.90 million

Despite its long absence from the English Premier League, Leeds United still ranks among England's top ten best teams. After spending over ten years playing Championship football, the team returned to the top flight in 2020. The club has won 13 trophies while its market value is €204.90 million.

12. Nottingham Forest - 15 trophies

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  • Full name: Nottingham Forest Football Club
  • Nickname: The Reds, the Garibaldi, Forest
  • Founded: 1865
  • League: The English Football League Championship
  • Owner: Evangelos Marinakis
  • Stadium: City Ground
  • Capacity: 30,445
  • Trophies: 15
  • Market value: €395.58 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 15 trophies, and its market value is €395.58 million.

11. Newcastle United - 16 trophies

Who has won the most English League titles?
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  • Full name: Newcastle United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Magpies
  • Founded: 1892
  • League: Premier League
  • Owner: Public Investment Fund (80%), RB Sports & Media (10%) and PCP Capital Partners (10%)
  • Stadium: St James' Park
  • Capacity: 52,305
  • Trophies: 16
  • Market value: €650.50 million

As of the 2023-24 season, Newcastle United participates in the Premier League. They have won four League titles, six FA Cups and an FA Charity Shield. Their last major domestic trophy was in 1955. Newcastle United's 16 trophies have a market value of €650.50 million.

10. Sunderland - 16 trophies

What is the most successful club in England of all time?
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  • Full name: Sunderland Association Football Club
  • Nickname: The Black Cats
  • Founded: 1879
  • League: EFL Championship
  • Owner: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus (64%) and Juan Sartori (36%)
  • Stadium: Stadium of Light
  • Capacity: 49,000
  • Trophies: 16
  • Market value: €71.00 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 16 trophies and its market value is €71.00 million.

9. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 20 trophies

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  • Full name: Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club
  • Nickname: Wolves, The Wanderers
  • Founded: 1877
  • League: Premier League
  • Owner: Fosun International
  • Stadium: Molineux Stadium
  • Capacity: 31,750
  • Trophies: 20
  • Market value: €320.48 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 20 trophies and its current market value is €320.48 million.

8. Aston Villa - 24 trophies

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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
  • Owners: Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens
  • Stadium: Villa Park
  • Capacity: 42,785
  • Trophies: 24
  • Market value: €630.70 million

The Premier League side has a rich history with several trophies in its cabinet. Aston Villa is also the most successful team in the Midlands. The Villans have more European Cups totaling 24, and their current market value is €630.70 million.

7. Everton - 25 trophies

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  • Full name: Everton Football Club
  • Nickname: The Toffees, the Toffeemen
  • Founded: 1878
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: Farhad Moshiri
  • Stadium: Goodison Park
  • Capacity: 39,572
  • Trophies: 25
  • Market value: €350.70 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 €350.70 million, and it has won 25 trophies.

6. Tottenham Hotspurs - 26 trophies

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  • Full name: Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club
  • Nickname: Spurs, the Lilywhites
  • Founded: 1882
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: ENIC Group
  • Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Capacity: 62,850
  • Trophies: 26
  • Market value: €747.60 million

Tottenham Hotspurs is widely known for playing exciting attacking football. 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 €747.60 million. Tottenham Hotspurs has won 26 trophies.

5. Chelsea - 34 trophies

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  • Full name: Chelsea Football Club
  • Nickname: The Blues
  • Founded: 10 March 1905
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: Roman Abramovich
  • Stadium: Stamford Bridge
  • Capacity: 41,837
  • Trophies: 34
  • Market value: €999.00 million

The Blues have cemented themselves among England's strongest teams for many years. It has overcome London rivals Tottenham as the top team in the capital.

How many trophies has Chelsea won?

The Chelsea football club has won 34 trophies, and its current market value is €999.00 million.

4. Manchester City - 40 trophies

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  • Full name: Manchester City Football Club
  • Nickname: The Citizens, the Sky Blues
  • Founded: 1880
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: City Football Group
  • Stadium: Etihad Stadium
  • Capacity: 55,097
  • Trophies: 40
  • Market value: €1.26 billion

Besides being the most successful English club in the past decade, Man City also plays a beautiful possession of football admired worldwide. Manchester City has won 40 major honours throughout their history. The club's current market value is €1.26 billion.

3. Arsenal - 48 trophies

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  • Full name: Arsenal Football Club
  • Nickname: The Gunners
  • Founded: 1886
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
  • Stadium: Emirates Stadium
  • Capacity: 60,260
  • Trophies: 48
  • Market value: €1.10 billion

One of the biggest football clubs in England by trophies is London's most decorated team, Arsenal. The Gunners also play great football and remain the only club to have won the Premier League unbeaten. The club has won 48 trophies, and its current market value is €1.10 billion.

2. Manchester United - 69 trophies

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  • Full name: Manchester United Football Club
  • Nickname: The Red Devils
  • Founded: 1878
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: Avram, Joel, Kevin, Bryan, Darcie, Edward Glazer
  • Stadium: Old Trafford
  • Capacity: 76,000
  • Trophies: 69
  • Market value: €877.30 million

The Red Devils are undoubtedly the biggest and best team 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 68 trophies. Manchester United's current market value is €877.30 million.

1. Liverpool - 70 trophies

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  • Full name: Liverpool Football Club
  • Nickname: The Reds
  • Founded: 3 June 1892
  • League: The English Premier League
  • Owner: Fenway Sports Group
  • Stadium: Anfield
  • Capacity: 53,394
  • Trophies: 70
  • Market value: €877.30 million

The Reds rank first in the list of the biggest football clubs in England's fanbase. In addition, Liverpool has the most European trophies among English sides, with 6 European Cups. Most of its players are the best footballers in history.

How many trophies has Liverpool won in total?

The club's trophies in total are 70 since it was established. Liverpool's current market value is €877.30 million.

Which club has the highest trophy in England?

The following table shows the number of trophies and the market value of England's most successful clubs.

Rank

Clubs name

Trophies won

Market value

1

Liverpool

70 trophies

€877.30 million

2

Manchester United

69 trophies

€877.30 million

3

Arsenal

48 trophies

€1.10 billion

4

Manchester City

40 trophies

€1.26 billion

5

Chelsea

34 trophies

€999.00 million

6

Tottenham Hotspurs

26 trophies

€747.60 million

7

Everton

25 trophies

€350.70 million

8

Aston Villa

24 trophies

€630.70 million

9

Wolverhampton Wanderers

20 trophies

€320.48 million

10

Sunderland

16 trophies

€71.00 million

11

Newcastle United

16 trophies

€650.50 million

12

Nottingham Forest

15 trophies

€395.58 million

13

Leeds United

13 trophies

€204.90 million

14

Blackburn Rovers

13 trophies

€54.50 million

15

West Bromwich Albion

12 trophies

€62.65 million

What is the most successful club in England of all time?

Liverpool is considered the most successful club of all time. It has won a total of 70 trophies since it was established. The club's current market value is €877.30 million.

Which club generates the most revenue in England annually?

Manchester City takes the first position in terms of having the highest club in terms of revenues. Its current market value is €1.26 billion.

Who has won the most English League titles?

Manchester United have won twenty titles. Its closely followed by Liverpool with nineteen titles.

Who has more trophies Man Utd or Liverpool?

Liverpool has a total of 70 trophies while Man United has 69 trophies.

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

Most successful clubs in England
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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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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 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.