Man Utd and Man City named in 50 most valuable global football clubs alongside Premier League rivals - gallery

It’s no surprise to see Manchester United and Manchester City in the rankings, but the order of the top 50 is set to turn heads.

Manchester United and Manchester City are two of the most valuable football clubs in the world, but Newcastle United is nowhere to be seen in a top 50 dominated by MLS sides.

Many British and European football fans may not give much thought to the beautiful game of soccer over the pond, but football clubs in America make up 18 of the 50 most valuable on the planet as the sport takes off in the nation.

Sportico has pulled together the ranking which features giants from the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga and Ligue 1, as well as a few surprising inclusions.

With their big-money new owners, football supporters would be forgiven for expecting to see the Magpies featuring in the countdown, but the North East side doesn't make the cut according to the site.

ManchesterWorld has converted the dollar figures into pounds and runs down the top 50 most valuable football clubs in the gallery below.