UEFA has officially ranked the English Premier League (EPL) as the highest-rated football league in Europe based on their five-season club coefficient ranking as the 2024/25 season approaches its conclusion.
According to data published on UEFA's website as of May 20, 2025, the EPL maintains its dominance at the summit, with Italy's Serie A securing the second position, while Spain's LaLiga completes the top three.
Germany's Bundesliga and France's Ligue 1 round out the top five in the prestigious rankings, which carry significant implications for European competition qualification.
The UEFA rankings are determined by evaluating the performance of clubs from each country across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League over the previous five seasons. These rankings play a crucial role in determining the number of teams from each nation that qualify for UEFA competitions.
The Netherlands, Portugal, and Belgium occupy the sixth, seventh, and eighth positions respectively, highlighting their consistent performances in European competitions despite having smaller domestic leagues compared to the traditional powerhouses.
Czechia and Turkey complete the top ten, with emerging football nations like Norway and Greece following closely behind in eleventh and twelfth positions.
UEFA's Top 20 European Leagues
1. England
2. Italy
3. Spain
4. Germany
5. France
6. Netherlands
7. Portugal
8. Belgium
9. Czechia
10. Turkey
11. Norway
12. Greece
13. Austria
14. Scotland
15. Poland
16. Denmark
17. Switzerland
18. Israel
19. Cyprus
20. Sweden
The rankings reflect the competitive landscape of European football, with traditional footballing nations maintaining their stronghold while smaller leagues continue to develop and challenge for higher positions.
For Nigerian football fans following European competitions, these rankings provide insight into which leagues are currently performing at the highest level and where Nigerian players competing in Europe stand in the continental hierarchy.
