Celtic have earned a place among the financial heavyweights of European football, securing the eighth spot in Off The Pitch’s respected annual rankings of the continent’s most financially stable clubs…
This marks the first time the Glasgow giants have broken into the top 10 of the prestigious list, which evaluates long-term financial sustainability and responsible club management. The Hoops now find themselves in elite company, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Serie A champions Napoli, who topped the rankings.
Also ahead of Celtic were Danish and Swedish sides Silkeborg and Molde, with Manchester City in fourth place. The rest of the list includes Clermont Foot (France), Bayern Munich (Germany), Fiorentina (Italy), Elche (Spain), and AGF Aarhus (Norway).
The recognition comes off the back of a strong year financially
The recognition comes off the back of a strong year financially for the Scottish champions. In February, Celtic published an interim report revealing a profit of £26.9 million and revenues of £83.5 million—numbers that underscore the club’s consistent off-field success.
🚨 Europe’s most financially sustainable clubs – ranked by Off The Pitch.
🥇 @sscnapoli top the list, followed by @SilkeborgIF and @Molde_FK.
🔁 Six clubs return from last year.
✨ New entries: Bayern, @CelticFC, @elchecf & @ClermontFoot.#FootballFinance pic.twitter.com/NUIbrxwMhD— Off The Pitch (@OffThePitch_com) June 26, 2025
Celtic’s disciplined approach has proven to be a competitive advantage
While many clubs across Europe continue to grapple with financial instability in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting market dynamics, Celtic’s disciplined approach has proven to be a competitive advantage.
Their rise into the top tier of European financial performers highlights the strength of their operating model, which balances ambition with sustainability.
Celtic’s inclusion in this list is a significant endorsement of the club’s financial management strategy, reflecting a growing reputation not just for success on the pitch, but for business acumen behind the scenes.
Football’s financial climate becoming increasingly volatile
With football’s financial climate becoming increasingly volatile, Celtic’s position among Europe’s most stable clubs strengthens their influence both domestically and on the continental stage. It’s a testament to a club that continues to build for the future while maintaining firm control of the present.
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