Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has released a comprehensive analysis of Premier League finances, placing Tottenham Hotspur at the very top of the profit table.
The North London club has recorded a staggering profit of £183.2 million over the last three decades, a figure that highlights the club’s commercial success but may frustrate fans who have long called for more aggressive investment in the playing squad.
The report notes that Spurs’ financial health stands in stark contrast to many of their rivals, with the league as a whole recording nearly £5B in losses since its inception.
At the other end of the scale, Chelsea recorded the largest loss in the era, exceeding £1B, followed by Aston Villa.
While the report validates the fiscal discipline of former chairman Daniel Levy, it also underscores the growing gap between financial sustainability and on-field silverware.
For current manager Thomas Frank, the figures provide context to the club’s recruitment strategy, even as supporters remain divided over whether the focus should remain on the balance sheet or the trophy cabinet.
The data comes at a time when new financial regulations are being introduced to replace the existing Profit and Sustainability Rules.