“Rangers fans will not be happy hearing this…” Celtic named most successful club in the WORLD in one key area as new study raves about shrewd Hoops

Celtic has been named the most successful “high spending club” in the world, according to a new study by sports analytics provider (link unavailable) The study examined data from clubs that have spent the most on transfers over the past five seasons, considering six different factors to create an index.

The factors analyzed included:

1. Average goals scored per game
2. Average goals against per game
3. Average wins and losses per season
4. Average league position across the seasons
5. Money spent on transfers between 2020-2025
6. Overall team performance

The study found that Celtic topped the table with a final score of 87.34 out of 100. The Hoops spent £115m on transfers over the five-year period, averaging 25.20 wins per season, scoring an average of 2.53 goals per game, and conceding an average of 0.71 goals per game.

Celtic’s average losses per season were just 2.80, and their average Premiership position across the five seasons covered was 1.20. The team’s impressive performance on the pitch, combined with their smart spending in the transfer market, has earned them the top spot in the study.

The top 10 most successful “high spending clubs” in the world, according to the study, are:

1. Celtic – 87.34
2. PSV – 84.80
3. Shakhtar Donetsk – 82.66
4. Red Bull Salzburg – 81.45
5. River Plate – 80.56
6. Palmeiras – 79.67
7. Feyenoord – 78.78
8. Sporting Lisbon – 78.45
9. Porto – 77.89
10. Ipswich Town – 77.70

On the other hand, the least successful team in the study was Southampton, with a score of 10.60 out of 100. The Premier League strugglers spent £325m on transfers between 2020-2025, averaging just 1.05 goals per game, and conceding an average of 1.88 goals per game.

Southampton’s poor performance on the pitch, combined with their high spending in the transfer market, has earned them the lowest spot in the study. The team’s struggles on the pitch have been well-documented, and the study’s findings only serve to highlight the need for the team to reassess their transfer strategy and focus on developing a more cohesive and effective team.

Commenting on the study, Anton Malyutin, Founder and CEO of (link unavailable), said: “It’s interesting to see a range of clubs from across the world in this listing. It’s particularly impressive to see teams like Celtic and PSV Eindhoven performing so consistently at the top level, demonstrating that smart spending and strong team performance can go hand in hand.”

Malyutin added: “The study provides a unique perspective on the strategies behind football’s highest-spending clubs and offers fans a deeper understanding of how success is achieved in the sport. We hope that the findings will be useful for clubs, managers, and fans alike, and will help to inform the debate about the role of spending in football.”

The study’s findings have significant implications for the world of football, highlighting the importance of smart spending and effective team management in achieving success on the pitch. As the sport continues to evolve and grow, it will be interesting to see how clubs respond to the study’s findings and adapt their strategies to achieve success in the increasingly competitive world of football.

Key points:

• Celtic has been named the most successful “high spending club” in the world, according to a new study by sports analytics provider (link unavailable)
• The study examined data from clubs that have spent the most on transfers over the past five seasons, considering six different factors to create an index.
• Celtic topped the table with a final score of 87.34 out of 100, followed closely by PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk.
• Southampton was named the least successful team in the study, with a score of 10.60 out of 100.
• The study highlights the importance of smart spending and effective team management in achieving success on the pitch.