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Financial performance of Portuguese football clubs

Overview

Major Portuguese football clubs Sporting SAD and SC Braga have reported significant financial growth driven by player transfers and competitive success. Sporting SAD achieved a record turnover of €300 million, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. The club reported a net profit of €34.7 million, a 74% increase that represents its fifth consecutive year of profitability, with accumulated profits over the last five years reaching €117 million.

Sporting’s record revenue was supported by player sales totaling €117.2 million—including the historic transfer of Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal—and a run to the Champions League quarter-finals, which generated €80.3 million. Other contributors included €187.7 million in operating revenues excluding transfers, €10.9 million in hospitality, and €9.6 million from seat campaigns. Notably, Sporting’s net profit of €34.7 million exceeded Benfica’s profit of €19.1 million, despite Benfica maintaining higher overall revenue and equity.

SC Braga also reported record figures, with total revenues exceeding €100 million for the first time, reaching €115.682 million. The club reported a net profit of €17.315 million, supported by €67.338 million in player sales involving Roger Fernandes, Simon Banza, and Rodrigo Zalazar. Despite increased operational costs from Europa League participation and a high volume of matches, the club’s equity reached a record €86 million.

Entities

Sporting CP · Viktor Gyökeres · SC Braga · Rodrigo Zalazar · Portuguese Securities Market Commission

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Sporting CP reports record €300M revenue and increased profits

    Sporting SAD achieved record €300 million turnover and a €34.7 million net profit for the 2025/26 season, outperforming rival Benfica in annual profit.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sporting CP reports 69.9 million euro windfall from Viktor Gyökeres sale

    Sporting CP’s financial report reveals Viktor Gyökeres’s transfer to Arsenal has yielded 69.9 million euros, while Luis Suárez has become the club’s second most expensive signing.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Sporting SAD and SC Braga report record revenues and profits

    Portuguese football clubs Sporting SAD and SC Braga reported record revenues and significant profits, fueled by high-value player transfers including Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal.

Sources

cmjornal.pt · correiodamanha.pt · correiodamanhacanada.com · eco.sapo.pt · exame.com · maisfutebol.iol.pt · rr.pt · sapo.pt · theportugalpost.com

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