A Turkish team ranks in the top 20 of Europe’s best clubs

Only one Turkish team made it into the top 20 of Europe’s best football clubs, according to a ranking based on data from the past year.

IFFHS ranks Europe’s top football clubs
One Turkish club features in the top 20
Real Madrid remains at the top

WHAT HAPPENED?
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) updated the ranking of Europe’s top clubs, based on data from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.

Real Madrid leads the list with 403 points, followed by Manchester City with 368 points. Bayer Leverkusen ranks third with 353 points, and Atalanta is fourth with 318 points.

Fenerbahçe, with 214 points, is the only Turkish club in the top 20, securing the 17th position.

According to the IFFHS, the best teams in Europe over the past year are as follows:

1. Real Madrid: 403 points
2. Manchester City: 368 points
3. Bayer Leverkusen: 353 points
4. Atalanta: 318 points
5. Barcelona: 270 points
6. Atletico Madrid: 266 points
7. Borussia Dortmund: 264 points
8. Bayern Munich: 256 points
9. Inter: 254 points
10. Arsenal: 253 points
11. PSG: 246 points
12. Roma: 245 points
13. Liverpool: 242 points
14. Sporting: 230 points
15. Milan: 222 points
16. Union SG: 217 points
17. Fenerbahçe: 214 points
18. Fiorentina: 214 points
19. Benfica: 209 points
20. Sparta Prague: 207 points