UEFA has released its latest ranking of Europe’s top football leagues ahead of the 2025/26 season, with the English Premier League retaining its position at the summit.
According to the governing body’s official website, the rankings are calculated using the five-season club coefficient system, which measures the performance of clubs from each country in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League. The results from the past five seasons are combined to determine the standings.
The Premier League sits in first place, reflecting the consistent success of English clubs in European competitions, including recent finals and title wins. Italy’s Serie A is ranked second, bolstered by strong performances from clubs like Inter Milan, Napoli, and Roma on the continental stage.
Spain’s LaLiga takes third place, followed closely by Germany’s Bundesliga in fourth, while France’s Ligue 1 rounds out the top five.
The Netherlands, Portugal, and Belgium occupy sixth to eighth positions, with Turkey and Czechia completing the top ten.
UEFA’s Top 20 League Rankings for 2025/26:
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England
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Italy
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Spain
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Germany
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France
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Netherlands
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Portugal
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Belgium
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Turkey
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Czechia
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Greece
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Norway
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Poland
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Denmark
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Austria
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Switzerland
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Scotland
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Sweden
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Cyprus
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Israel
The rankings will influence the number of European competition slots allocated to each country for future seasons, making them a key indicator of the strength and competitiveness of domestic leagues across the continent.
