LONDON, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Squawka's Moneyball Index ranks Premier League clubs from the past five seasons (including 2025/26) according to how efficiently they transform net transfer spending into on-pitch performance. The ranking covers 21 teams that have appeared in at least 3 seasons.
Key Findings
The Moneyball index highlights Manchester United as one of the league's least efficient spenders, based on points earned and trophy success. By contrast, Manchester City and Liverpool have achieved the most success relative to transfer spend. Brighton, known for generating significant profits through their recruitment strategy, tops the index.
Methodology
Comment
"Fans discuss net spend, but return on investment is the real measure," said Tom Dutton, Head of Content at Squawka. "Our Moneyball Index weighs transfer expenses against points and trophies to show which clubs extract the most value from recruitment."
Read the Full Analysis
View the complete index here: Premier League clubs ranked by Moneyball Index: How performance stacks up against net spend.
About Squawka
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