Real Madrid have closed out 2025 sitting top of UEFA’s five-year club coefficient ranking, confirming their status as European football’s most consistent powerhouse over the last half-decade.
The ranking measures results in UEFA competitions across the past five seasons (Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League), rewarding clubs that keep going deep in Europe year after year — not just those who shine for one campaign.
UEFA five-year club coefficient (Top 10)
- Real Madrid — 131.500
- Bayern Munich — 124.250
- Inter Milan — 121.250
- Manchester City — 117.750
- Liverpool — 115.500
- Paris Saint-Germain — 109.500
- Borussia Dortmund — 98.750
- Bayer Leverkusen — 98.250
- Barcelona — 96.250
- Arsenal — 93.000
Why Real Madrid are on top
Madrid’s lead reflects sustained elite performance in Europe, built on deep runs and major trophies across the five-year window — including two Champions League titles in that period.
What the ranking actually means
This coefficient is more than a bragging-rights table. UEFA uses it to help determine seeding in European competition draws, meaning a stronger coefficient can influence the difficulty of your path in Europe over time.
Top-10 league distribution
The current top 10 includes:
- Spain: 2 clubs (Real Madrid, Barcelona)
- Germany: 3 clubs (Bayern, Dortmund, Leverkusen)
- England: 3 clubs (Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal)
- Italy: 1 club (Inter)
- France: 1 club (PSG)