Strong points
- Chat GPT named the 10 greatest clubs in football history, but did not include Arsenal in its list.
- Four Premier League teams were listed, however, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
- Three Italian teams are in the top 10, as are Barcelona and Real Madrid of Spain and Bayern Munich of Germany.
Debates over which club is the greatest in the world are constant throughout football. If you walk into a pub or bar, you will almost certainly hear a lively conversation about who is the biggest club in a city or country. It’s just inevitable.
No matter how long the conversation lasts, there will never be agreement on the topic. But to try to settle the debate, we turned to Chat GPT and asked them to name the 10 greatest clubs in football history.
Like arguments that rage in pubs, the AI tool recognizes that this is a subjective subject. When asked to name “the 10 greatest clubs in football history”, he replied: “Determining the ‘greatest’ clubs in football history can be subjective, and it often depends on various factors such as as historical success, fan base and global recognition. .”
Four Premier League teams feature in the top 10, but one fan base that will be incredibly frustrated at not seeing their team on the list will be Arsenal. Their domestic dominance for many years makes them the third most successful English club, but this is not considered enough, with the lack of European trophies, particularly the Champions League, possibly excluding them from the race. You have to wonder if they would have made the cut if this list had gone further than 10. But, without further ado, let’s look at who Chat GPT named the 10 biggest clubs in world football today.
ten Chelsea
Most of Chelsea’s success has come since the turn of the century, largely thanks to the heavy spending of Roman Abramovich and Todd Boehly, although the latter is yet to see his club get their hands on any silverware. But this success has been constant and incredible since the year 2000, which Chat GPT recognizes by including them.
“Chelsea have enjoyed domestic and international success, including winning the UEFA Champions League.”
As mentioned, Chelsea have enjoyed success on the domestic and continental stage, also winning two Champions League trophies and two Europa Leagues. The only club from London to feature in this top 10, this perhaps finally puts an end to the debate over the true color of the capital.
9 Manchester City
City have been England’s most dominant team for almost a decade now, so they just had to be on this list. They have won three Premier League titles in the last three seasons, and a fourth on the trot also looks likely. Add to that their success in domestic cup competitions and you see exactly why Chat GPT includes them on this list.
“Manchester City has risen to prominence in recent years, winning several Premier League titles.”
That doesn’t even take into account their biggest achievement to date under Pep Guardiola, last season’s historic treble. Becoming only the second English team to achieve the feat, City finally got their hands on the Champions League against Inter Milan. The European pedigree, combined with domestic dominance, means the AI tool really couldn’t leave them outside the top 10.
8 Inter Milan
Speaking of Inter Milan… Sure, they may have lost the Champions League final, but that doesn’t take away from the history they have under their belt. Founded in 1908, the club has won 35 domestic trophies, including five successive league titles between 2006 and 2010, where they were certainly the most dominant team in Italy. Success on a European level is also something they have enjoyed over the last century, with European Cup victories in 1964 and 1965 and then a Champions League victory in 2010 under Jose Mourinho. This past year they completed a treble of their own under the Portuguese manager, and Chat GPT cites their incredible trophy haul since the club’s inception as the main reason they are on this list.
“Inter Milan has a history of success in Serie A and has won several UEFA Champions League titles.”
7 Juventus
We stay in Italy, but direction Turin this time. Juventus was Italy’s most successful club during the 2010s, winning nine Serie A titles in a row between 2011 and 2020. But the famous black and whites have been winning trophies for decades. 36 Scudettos, 14 Coppa Italia trophies and nine Supercoppa Italianas make them the record holders in each of the national competitions. Their rich history makes them the second biggest Italian club (we’ll get back to number one in a moment), and Chat GPT couldn’t justify leaving them out.
“Juventus is one of the most successful Italian clubs, with a strong domestic record and presence in European competitions.”
6 Liverpool
It might be a bit surprising to see Liverpool outside the top five, given that they have won the most European titles of any English team. Some great players have played for the Anfield club since its inception 132 years ago, and they were for long periods one of the best clubs in the world. A huge fan base scattered all over the world, their famous anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and their incredible haul of trophies in England and Europe are just three reasons why they deserve to be in the top 10, this which is also recognized by Chat GPT.
“Liverpool have a rich history, with a strong fan base and recent success in the Premier League and Champions League.”
5 AC Milan
Ah, the Rossoneri. Born in 1899, the famous red and black strip is recognized by people all over the world and, because of this, it ranks higher than Inter Milan and Juventus, although the latter has more trophies than its rivals. However, there are many reasons to tip the scales in favor of Milan. The historic San Siro stadium, club legends like Paolo Maldini, seven Champions League victories (the second in the history of the competition), the Madonnina Derby… We could go on. However, all of these alone are enough to make it into the top five in the eyes of Chat GPT.
“AC Milan has a rich history with numerous Serie A and Champions League titles.”
4 Bayern Munich
Only one German team has managed to enter the top 10 and, of course, that would be Bayern. Certainly, while the Bundesliga may not be particularly well represented, their only entry ranks very high in the top 10. And for good reason too. The Bavarian giants have been the dominant force in Germany, winning a record 33 domestic titles, including 11 consecutive since 2013. With famous players such as Franz Beckenbauer, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Gerd Muller wearing the famous jersey and winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or in their playing career, it makes sense that they feature.
“Bayern dominates German football and is an important force in European competitions.”
3 Manchester United
They may be the most successful club in England, but United must settle for a bronze medal in the eyes of the AI tool. Originally founded as Newton Heath LYR FC, it changed its current name in 1902 and has since become one of the most famous clubs in the history of the game. Listed as the second most valuable club in the world this year, even though they have some of the world’s best talent under their belt throughout their history, few would place them outside of their top three. Although two teams could be ahead of them according to Chat GPT, at least United fans can look forward to being the biggest club in England.
“Known for its success in the English Premier League and its supporters around the world, Manchester United are a football giant. »
2 FC Barcelona
Most people would probably have placed the latter two teams at the top, and some will certainly think that Barcelona deserves the top spot. But they just lost to their biggest rivals. We’ll talk about this later. Barca’s success in the Champions League and in Spain are two of the main reasons why they rank in the top two according to Chat GPT, with their global fan base also a key factor.
“Barcelona has a rich history and has won numerous La Liga and Champions League titles, as well as a passionate fan base.”
Not to mention, some of the biggest stars in world football have played at Camp Nou, one of the most recognizable stadiums in the world. Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi and many more.
1 real Madrid
But of course number one had to be Real. We could list the same reasons why The Whites deserve first place like we did for Barcelona, but they almost have the advantage over their rivals. No other team has won more Champions Leagues than Madrid’s 14, no team is worth more than them, and no team in Spain has won more trophies than them either. Their incredible success is the main reason why Chat GPT places them first in the top 10.
“With numerous national and international titles, Real Madrid is often considered one of the most successful clubs in the world.”
You also have to recognize that they have the biggest fan bases as well. “Hala Madrid” is pronounced in every country in the world, and a report from CIES Football Observatory discovered that it was the most followed club on social networks. Combine that with all the Galacticos who have taken the field at the Bernabeu, and you really can’t argue with the draw here. It would have been sacrilege if Chat GPT had given priority to anyone else.
