Europe’s financial efficiency table highlights English dominance at the top and bottom
IMAGO | Bournemouth and Crystal Palace both challenged for European qualification last season. They appear to be making further progress in 2025/26, despite both posting a positive net spend in the summer transfer window, highlighting their financial efficiency.
The Recap
During the second international break, we examine how clubs across Europe’s top five leagues and the English Championship perform when financial strength is compared with results on the pitch.
Data Insight
Using an algorithm developed by Off The Pitch and based on key financial indicators, we measure efficiency scores by comparing expected points with actual points accumulated.
Why It Matters
Efficiency rankings go beyond the traditional league table, revealing which clubs deliver results that exceed — or fall short of — their financial weight.
The Perspective
In a football world shaped by financial disparities, efficiency shows who truly maximises value, and who continues to chase success the expensive way.
15 October 2025 - 5:00 PM
Now that the second international break of the season has arrived, we take a closer look at the financial efficiency rankings of clubs across Europe’s top five leagues and the English Championship.
The efficiency algorithm is based on four main financial metrics: estimated wages, net transfer spend, total squad value, and the spend-to-wage ratio. Together, these provide an overall measure of each club’s financial strength.
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