Top European Football Clubs Ranked by WhoScored: Bayern and Barcelona Lead

WhoScored has released its ranking of the top football clubs in Europe, with Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona leading the pack, while Paris Saint-Germain secures a spot in the top five.

WhoScored is a leading platform for player ratings in the football world. Each match, players with sufficient playing time receive scores based on collected statistics.

As of January 2, 2026, Bayern Munich holds the top position thanks to an unbeaten start in the Bundesliga and impressive performances in the Champions League. FC Barcelona, currently leading La Liga, closely follows. Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain complete the top five. Arsenal, despite being at the summit of the Premier League and European league phases, ranks sixth.

In Ligue 1, two French clubs have made it into the top 20. RC Lens stands in ninth place, rewarded for their explosive start to the season. Olympique de Marseille sits at eleventh, maintaining strong form in both national and continental competitions. The Bundesliga remains the most represented league.

The Top 20 Rated Clubs on WhoScored

Rank	Rating
1. Bayern	7.03
2. FC Barcelona	6.93
3. Manchester City	6.92
4. Real Madrid	6.88
5. PSG	6.84
6. Arsenal	6.82
7. RB Leipzig	6.82
8. Inter Milan	6.81
9. RC Lens	6.79
10. AC Milan	6.78
11. Olympique de Marseille	6.76
12. Chelsea	6.75
13. Real Betis	6.75
14. Borussia Dortmund	6.74
15. Villarreal	6.72
16. Bayer 04 Leverkusen	6.71
17. Atlético Madrid	6.71
18. Liverpool	6.70
19. Stuttgart	6.70
20. Hoffenheim	6.70