Balance sheet

The Bundesliga’s aggregated total assets reached a new record high for the third consecutive time, as of 30 June 2025. Compared to the previous year, it grew by €278.7 million to €4.89 billion, representing an increase of six per cent. The balance sheet total, calculated from the financial statements submitted by all 18 Bundesliga clubs in the licensing process, includes the statements of 11 clubs with group structures. The largest single item was once again player assets. The book value of professional players reached €1.66 billion, marking the first peak since 2020 and surpassing the previous record by €190.7 million. A record value of €1.37 billion was recorded for receivables, inventories, and securities, which include receivables for player transfers. Remarkably, this item has nearly doubled within three years; in 2022, it amounted to €745.6 million. Tangible fixed assets of €1.17 billion decreased slightly by €6.2 million. Equity increased significantly by €290.3 million, reaching €2.17 billion for the first time in Bundesliga history – passing the milestone of two million euros – with all 18 clubs again reporting positive equity. The equity ratio rose by 3.7 per centage points to 44.3 per cent.