The world's top football clubs compete not only on the pitch but also in the race to win support from fans. With the strong development of social networks, the number of online followers has become an important measure to assess the popularity of a football team. "Football clubs with most fans" not only own a large number of fans at the stadium but also have global appeal thanks to their glorious history, impressive achievements and top stars. The list below will review the 10 clubs with the largest number of fans in the world in 2025 that Win Tips Bet has compiled, based on the number of followers on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok.
Top 10 football clubs with the most fans in the world
10. Arsenal
- Instagram: 30 million
- Facebook: 44 million
- Twitter/X: 22.5 million
- TikTok: 7.9 million
- Total: 104.4 million
Premier League football club Arsenal is the 10th most supported football club, boasting over 104 million fans worldwide. The Gunners have a rich history and heritage in English football, and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs from the English capital. The Gunners have a large and passionate fan base not only in the UK but across the globe.
On every matchday, their Emirates Stadium — one of the largest stadiums by capacity — is sold out regardless of the league the home team is playing in. Notably, many celebrities and A-list stars have also declared themselves supporters of the North London club.
9. Bayern Munich
- Instagram: 43 million
- Facebook: 61 million
- Twitter/X: 14.4 million
- TikTok: 21 million
- Total: 139.4 million
The Bavarians are one of the most successful teams in German football, having built an unprecedented legacy in Germany by winning numerous domestic and continental titles and awards since their inception. It is therefore no surprise that they are one of the world's major sports teams with significant revenues and a fan base of 139.4 million across all major social media platforms.
In addition to their online following, Bayern's iconic Allianz Arena in Munich is packed with 75,000 fans who attend every match. They are the only German club to make the list of the ten highest-earning football clubs in the world.
8. Liverpool
- Instagram: 45.9 million
- Facebook: 49 million
- Twitter/X: 24.6 million
- TikTok: 21.6 million
- Total: 141.1 million
It seems that the Premier League is dominating the list among the other top five European leagues. Liverpool are the eighth most supported team in 2025, with a massive 141.1 million online followers. Along with a huge regional fan base in the Merseyside region of England. Notably, their support has grown in Asia and other continents over the past two decades.
In terms of success, Liverpool are on par with arch-rivals Manchester United in English football history, with the iconic Anfield stadium as their home base. And recently, they recorded a spike in growth of 13 million new followers in just one year.
7. Chelsea
- Instagram: 42 million
- Facebook: 56 million
- Twitter/X: 26 million
- TikTok: 17.4 million
- Total: 141.4 million
Another London team on the list is Chelsea Football Club, from the west of the city - 141.4 million followers on social media. On Facebook and Instagram combined, they have almost 100 million fans. The latter would put them in seventh place on the list of the most supported football teams by 2025. Although their home stadium has a capacity of 40,000 seats, which is smaller than the teams that have appeared on the list so far.
However, Chelsea's global popularity is extraordinary as they surpass all other London-based associations such as Tottenham Hotspurs, Arsenal, West Ham United and Crystal Palace to become the most supported football team from the English capital.
6. Manchester City
- Instagram: 55 million
- Facebook: 51 million
- Twitter/X: 17.8 million
- TikTok: 27.7 million
- Total: 151.5 million
Current Premier League champions Manchester City have enjoyed a huge rise in popularity, with much praise for their performances on the pitch and their success under Pep Guardiola. The Citizens have captured the attention of football fans across the globe thanks to their attractive style of football and domestic dominance. The Sky Blues have a star-studded squad and one of the most decorated managers in the world, along with a large regional fan base.
Manchester City are also the second richest football club in the world, with a total annual revenue of €800 million in the 2022-23 season. And in the popularity list, they are sixth with 151.5 million fans.
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5. Juventus
- Instagram: 60 million
- Facebook: 47 million
- Twitter/X: 14.8 million
- TikTok: 36.7 million
- Total: 158.5 million
Turin-based Juventus Football Club is the only Italian club to make it to fifth place on this prestigious list of elite football teams. They have been the most successful team in Serie A over the last decade, beating the likes of AC Milan and Inter Milan to consecutive Italian league titles, and have had iconic players like Alessandro Del Piero, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon and Cristiano Ronaldo help boost their global popularity.
On social media, the club maintains 158.5 million followers across all major social media platforms. However, their popularity has declined in recent times due to poor results and failure to qualify for the Champions League in the last few campaigns.
4. Paris Saint-Germain
- Instagram: 63 million
- Facebook: 52 million
- Twitter/X: 25.1 million
- TikTok: 42.5 million
- Total: 182.6 million
Paris Saint Germain, also known as 'PSG', is the only French team on the list of most supported football clubs in 2025. The club is based in the French capital and is largely the most successful and biggest football team in France and Europe. In 2011, the Qatar Sports Investments group took over ownership of the club and completely transformed the club's fortunes with significant financial backing, the Parisians never hesitated to break the banks to bring in some of the world's biggest football icons.
PSG previously had Neymar Jr, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe playing for the club - which helped the Ligue 1 side attract more fans in other parts of the world.
3. Manchester United
- Instagram: 64 million
- Facebook: 84 million
- Twitter/X: 38.4 million
- TikTok: 27.6 million
- Total: 214 million
Manchester United are the most popular and successful club in English football and are the top three when it comes to popularity and revenue generation. They take third place here — with 214 million social media followers and are the most followed team in the UK, Asia and Africa, and have seen a 10 million increase since 2023. The Red Devils have been the most popular football identity for the past two decades.
The club's era under Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as the most iconic team in football history, with world-class players playing for the club such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham Eric Cantona… the list is never-ending.
2. Barcelona
- Instagram: 133 million
- Facebook: 115 million
- Twitter/X: 49.3 million
- TikTok: 42.1 million
- Total: 339.4 million
The second most supported football club in the world in 2025 is Catalan giants FC Barcelona. The club’s home stadium, the iconic Camp Nou stadium, which holds nearly 100,000 spectators per game — is currently undergoing renovations. Over the past two decades, the Blaugrana have boasted some of the biggest names in football — Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andreas Iniesta, John Cryuff and Ronaldinho among the most famous.
Barca have a glorious past and rich heritage, and are home to many famous star players, which is why they are so popular with their 339.4 million fans worldwide.
1. Real Madrid
- Instagram: 170 million
- Facebook: 125 million
- Twitter/X: 87.8 million
- TikTok: 51.9 million
- Total: 434.7 million
Spanish giants Real Madrid are the most successful and richest football team on the planet. They boast the record for the most La Liga titles in history with 36, surpassing arch-rivals Barcelona. And an unrivalled fifteen UEFA Champions League wins, the most of any club, along with the most FIFA Club World Cups. Furthermore, Los Blancos generated a reported income of €831 million, making them the richest football club in the world.
The European champions have over 430 million social media followers and a huge local fan base that sees 80,000 fans attend each match at the newly-inaugurated Santiago Bernabeu stadium. As a result, they take the crown as the most supported football club in the world by 2025.
General conclusion
The popularity of football clubs with the most fans is not only due to their achievements on the pitch, but also due to their global influence, glorious history and top stars. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United continue to lead the way with huge fan bases, while teams like PSG and Manchester City have increased significantly thanks to their recent successes. The development of social media has helped clubs connect with fans all over the world, creating a loyal and passionate community. Although the rankings may change over time, these clubs always represent the love and passion for football.
