Do Soccer Players Contribute to Preserving Football Clubs' Financial Performance Sustainability?

Zeal Latu Landang, Umiaty Hamzani and Kristina Yunita
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Zeal Latu Landang: Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia
Umiaty Hamzani: Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia
Kristina Yunita: Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia

Oblik i finansi, 2024, issue 3, 142-153

Abstract: Today, football has transformed from a hobby into a sport capable of generating high economic value. Football players are recognized formally and informally as intangible assets in the football business. The previous studies confirm that owning high-quality and well-known players can significantly increase club revenue. The Financial Sustainability Regulation mandates clubs to maintain financial stability, ensuring a balance between income and expenses and encouraging clubs to produce top players from their academies. This study evaluates the financial performance of professional football clubs and examines players' contributions to their sustainability, specifically focusing on Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur. Authors analyze various financial metrics, such as ticket sales, sponsorships, and broadcasting rights, to assess the clubs' financial health through a qualitative descriptive lens. The research uses secondary data, namely the annual financial statements of the clubs during the 2019-2023 period. The financial reports were obtained from the official websites of the respective clubs. The findings indicate that sound financial management is essential for ensuring stability and maintaining a competitive advantage. Additionally, the research emphasizes the importance of players in fostering club sustainability through their performance on the field and their commercial appeal. High-profile players who perform consistently enhance merchandise sales, attract sponsorships, and grow the fan base, positively impacting the clubs' financial sustainability. The study contributes to the academic field by providing guidelines for the accounting treatment of football players and financial management practices in the football industry.

Keywords: financial performance; football club; intangible assets; player contribution; financial sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G32 L83 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.33146/2307-9878-2024-3(105)-142-153

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