Forbes has revealed where West Ham rank in terms of value compared to the biggest clubs in the world.

As much as the “West Ham are massive” song was, and still is, tongue in cheek, there’s been a lot that suggests that there is perhaps some truth to the chant. Obviously winning a major European trophy is no small feat, while ranking above the likes of Arsenal in the UEFA coefficient and attracting the players they have would both be indications that West Ham are a serious side.

However, aside from the footballing side of things, a club’s worth also is a huge sign as to how big they are and, it turns out, West Ham are absolutely huge.

Forbes recently published their rankings of the most valuable clubs in 2024 and the top 14 is full of the elite clubs that you’d expect to see there, followed directly by LAFC (who are arguably America’s biggest side) and then the Irons. Their valuation of $1.1 billion (£880 million) sits them above the likes of Inter Milan, Aston Villa and Newcastle.

With there being so much discussion about a potential investment being made into the club, and even some rumours about a complete buyout, it’s really interesting to know what it would take for this to happen. It’s also worth pondering how much of an effect the London Stadium deal has on their evaluation. While, in theory, not owning the stadium should lower their value, it also has been described as “the deal of the century” by financial experts, so could this be part of the reason it’s so high?

Either way, the value of our Irons has gone up exponentially in recent years and, hopefully, that continues to rise. For a club like West Ham, a rise in value can only be a good thing and indication that things are going well both on as well as off the pitch. Being the 16th most valuable club in the world just goes to show how far little old West Ham have come.