Football Clubs
Football has given birth to thousands of clubs across every continent. Some are globally recognized giants with rich histories and millions of supporters, while others are smaller teams that have built culture and identity over time. This section highlights the most historically significant, influential, and successful clubs from each region of the world. More teams will continue to be added as this project expands.
Europe is home to the most powerful and widely followed football clubs. Teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, AC Milan, and Bayern Munich have dominated domestic and international competitions for decades. European clubs have shaped tactics, culture, and football business more than any other region.
England
- Arsenal FC
- Aston Villa FC
- Blackburn Rovers FC
- Chelsea FC
- Everton FC
- Leeds United
- Leicester City
- Liverpool FC
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United FC
- Nottingham Forest
- Queens Park Rangers
- Southampton FC
- Tottenham Hotspur FC
- West Ham United FC
Spain
- Athletic Bilbao
- Atlético Madrid
- FC Barcelona
- RCD Espanyol
- Real Betis
- Real Madrid
- Real Sociedad
- Sevilla FC
- Valencia CF
France
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux
- AS Monaco FC
- FC Nantes
- OGC Nice
- Olympique de Marseille
- Olympique Lyon
- Paris Saint-Germain FC
Italy
- ACF Fiorentina
- Genoa CFC
- FC Internazionale
- Juventus FC
- SS Lazio
- AC Milan
- SSC Napoli
- Parma FC
- AS Roma
- UC Sampdoria
- FC Torino
Germany
- FC Bayern Munich
- Borussia Dortmund
- Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Hamburger SV
- FC Kaiserslautern
- 1. FC Köln
- FC Schalke 04
- TSV 1860 Munich
- SV Werder Bremen
Portugal
- FC Belenenses
- Boavista FC
- SL Benfica
- SC Braga
- FC Porto
- Sporting CP
Scotland
- Celtic FC
- Rangers FC
Wales
- Cardiff City FC
- Swansea City AFC
- Wrexham AFC
South America has produced some of the most passionate fans and legendary players in football history. Clubs from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay—such as Boca Juniors, River Plate, and Santos—have helped define the game with flair, creativity, and historic continental rivalries. Many of the world’s best professionals began their careers here.
Argentina
- Boca Juniors
- River Plate
Brazil
- Clube Atlético Mineiro
- Corinthians
- Flamengo
- Grêmio
- SC Internacional
- Palmeiras
- Santos FC
- São Paulo FC
Uruguay
- Nacional
- Peñarol
Asian football has grown rapidly in recent decades. Clubs like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad have become global names, building strong domestic competition and attracting top international stars. The region continues to invest heavily in football infrastructure and development.
Saudi Arabia
- Al-Hilal SFC
- Al-Ittihad
Netherlands
- AFC Ajax
- PSV Eindhoven
Belgium
- RSC Anderlecht
- Club Brugge KV
- Royal Antwerp FC
- Standard Liège
Switzerland
- FC Basel
- Grasshoppers
- Servette FC
- BSC Young Boys
Hungary
- MTK Budapest FC
- Budapest Honvéd FC
- Debreceni VSC
- Ferencvárosi TC
- Újpest FC
- Vasas FC
Russia
- FC Dynamo Moscow
- PFC CSKA Moscow
- FC Lokomotiv Moscow
- FC Spartak Moscow
- FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
Ukraine
- FC Chernomorets Odessa
- FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
- FC Dynamo Kyiv
- FC Karpaty Lviv
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Poland
- Górnik Zabrze SSA
- KKS Lech Poznań
- Legia Warszawa SA
- Ruch Chorzów SA
- Wisła Kraków SA
Romania
- Dinamo București
- Steaua București
Turkey
- Beşiktaş JK
- Bursaspor
- Fenerbahçe SK
- Galatasaray SK
- Trabzonspor
Greece
- AEK FC
- Panathinaikos FC
- PAOK FC
- Olympiacos FC
Croatia
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb
- HNK Hajduk Split
- HNK Rijeka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- FK Sarajevo
- FK Željezničar Sarajevo
- HŠK Zrinjski Mostar
Armenia
- FC Ararat Yerevan
Georgia
- FC Dinamo Tbilisi
Chile
- Colo-Colo
Colombia
- América de Cali
- Atlético Nacional
- Millonarios FC
Paraguay
- Club Olimpia
This collection will continue to expand with more clubs from additional countries and continents.