Everton suffered a drop in revenue last year and fell one place in the Deloitte Money League as a result.
The latest findings from Deloitte were published on Thursday and the Blues are just one of two Premier League clubs in the table whose revenues have fallen. The other club is Leicester City.
Everton generated £193.1m in revenue during 2021, however that figure was down to £181m last year, a six percent decrease. The report further claims that 63% of the Blues’ revenue comes from broadcasters, with 28% coming through commercial deals and the remaining 9% coming from matchday.
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According to the report, 96% of Everton’s revenue is going towards wages, which is a one percent increase on last year’s number, but a huge 11% increase from the 2018 findings. For the first time in history more than half of the world’s 20 richest clubs are from the Premier League. It is the first time a single country has made up more than half the teams in the money league.
Manchester City remain top of the list, compiled by the accountancy firm, with revenues of £619m from the 2021-22 season – just ahead of Real Madrid (£604m) in second. Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, who lie in eighth, ninth and 10th place respectively, also make the top 10, while West Ham United, Leicester, Leeds United, Everton and Newcastle United are all in the top 20.
According to Deloitte, the total revenue for the world’s top 20 men’s clubs in 2021/22 was £8bn, an increase of 13% compared to 2021 – powered by the return of supporters after two Covid-hit seasons and the rise in commercial revenue from English clubs.
“The question now is whether other leagues can close the gap [on the Premier League], likely by driving the value of future international media rights, or if the Premier League will be virtually untouchable, in revenue terms,” Tim Bridge, lead partner in Deloitte's Sports Business Group, said.
“The Premier League was the only one of the big five European leagues to experience an increase in its media rights value during its most recent rights sale process. It continues to appeal to millions of global followers and its member clubs have a greater revenue advantage over international rivals.
“Commercial partner, fan and investor interest in the Premier League appears higher than ever before. While this suggests optimism for further growth, continued calls for greater distribution of the financial wealth of English clubs across the football system, and the impact of a cost-of-living crisis, makes it all the more important for the game's stakeholders to keep a clear focus on their responsibility as stewards of leading clubs.”
While Sam Boor, director in Deloitte's Sports Business Group, added: "The Premier League's financial superiority is unlikely to be challenged in the coming seasons.
"This is particularly apparent at a time when these clubs continue to attract international investment which often, in the best examples, encourages a focus on profitability, as well as on-pitch success.
"It's now likely a case of not if, but when, all 20 Premier League clubs will appear in the Money League top 30."
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