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Not every successful club in the world can boast of undying support from their loyal fans. Not every football club can entice their fans and fill their stands. A club's actual success is measured by the support from the stands and today, we take a look at the 10 most voraciously supported football clubs in the world right now.
These 10 football clubs have the most average attendance this season, but who tops the list? Read on to find out.
#10 Atlanta United
Average Attendance: 56,517
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The Five Stripes, as the club is also called, was founded as recent as April 2014, but boasts the best fan following in the Major League Soccer. Atlanta United are based out of Georgia, Atlanta and they play at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which has a capacity of 42,500, but can be expanded to hold 71,000 people. If the standing room is considered, the capacity is even higher - at least 73,019!
In 2017, Atlanta United set the record for the highest attendance in the MLS, a record they broke in 2018. This season, they have an average attendance of 56,517, which is, once again, an MLS Record. The main reason for such record-breaking attendance is that the team has more than 36,000 season ticket holders.
Atlanta United won both the MLS Cup as well as the Eastern Conference (Playoffs) in 2018. They are currently bottom of the MLS table (Eastern Conference), but that has not stopped the fans from crowding up the stands.
#9 Atletico Madrid
Average Attendance: 57,063
The LaLiga giants currently play at the Wanda Metropolitano, the venue for this season's UEFA Champions League Final.
Atletico Madrid have been calling the Metropolitano their home since 2017. The Stadium has a seating capacity of 67,829, and its record attendance was during the game between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid in February of this year, when 67,804 people watched from the stands.
Atletico Madrid are currently second in LaLiga and are also out of the UEFA Champions League. However, their ever faithful fan followings have not stopped singing and filling the stadium. The Wanda Metropolitano has registered an average attendance of 57,063 so far this season, which is the 9th highest in the whole world!
#8 Celtic
Average Attendance: 57,319
The Scottish Club has a legendary fan following, who can be both vocal and imposing. Celtic play at the Celtic Park, which has a capacity of 60,411. The fans love the stadium and call it Parkhead or Paradise.
The reigning Scottish Champions are currently 13 points clear at the top of the table. They have been in fine form at home this season, and are unbeaten at the Paradise in the League. Celtic has recorded an average attendance of 57,319 this season, which is the 7th highest in the world.
#7 Internazionale
Average Attendance: 60,383
The Serie A giants play at the San Siro, located at the San Siro district of Milan, Italy. The Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, which is the actual name of the Stadium, was first opened for football in 1926 and has undergone several renovations over the span of a century. Yet, it is iconic as ever and is home to one of the most passionate fan followings in the world.
The San Siro has a capacity of 80,018, which means that it is one of the biggest stadiums in the world. And the Internazionale fans have filled the stadium in numbers, as usual, this season. Inter Milan are currently third in the Serie A table, 15 points off the top, but have managed an average attendance of 60,383 so far this season! Pretty impressive!
It is important to note that the San Siro is also home to A. C. Milan, but their average attendance is not among the top 10.
#6 Schalke 04
Average Attendance: 61,220
The Bundesliga side is currently 14th in the table and are going through a tough phase right now.
Schalke finished as runners up last season, so this change in fortune comes as a shock. However, despite their current poor run, the fans are still behind their club. Indeed the Bundesliga side has an average attendance of 61,220 this season, which is the 6th best in the whole world.
Schalke play at the Veltins-Arena, at Gelsenkirchen, which has a capacity of 62,271. This means that the stands are 98% full on an average! That is a fascinating fan following indeed!
#5 Real Madrid
Average Attendance: 63,073
The LaLiga Giants are never behind when it comes to average attendance. Despite the recent poor form - Real are 3rd in the league and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona - the Santiago Bernabeu has maintained its status among the stadiums with most average attendance.
The iconic stadium was opened in 1947 and has stood the test of time. It is located in the district of Chamartín, in the city of Madrid and has a capacity of 81,044. As such, the average attendance achieved this season, 63,073, is a tad lower than normal. However, it is still the 5th best in the world right now.
#4 Manchester United
Average Attendance: 74,505
The Premier League giants are one of the most supported clubs in the world and their stadium, the iconic Old Trafford, is a legend in itself. Also known as the Theatre of Dreams, the stadium was opened for the general public in 1910 and is often considered the Mecca of Football.
Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,994 and is almost always full to the brim. The support is vocal and loyal. And the Stretford End is a part of the United folklore and has a cult status among fans.
Despite their managerial turmoils this season, Manchester United have continued their legacy of playing to a full house. The average attendance this season is 74,505, which means that the stands are more than 99% full on an average! Unimaginable, but true.
#3 Bayern Munich
Average Attendance: 75,000
The Bundesliga Giants endured a tough start to the season, but have managed to climb back to second in the table. Even though it is not good enough for Bayern Munich, they have not fared better in the Champions League either, where they were knocked out in the Round of 16 by Liverpool.
But Bayern is still the biggest club in Germany and their history is unmatched. Their fan following is loyal too, and the reigning Bundesliga Champions have managed an average attendance of 75,000 at the Allianz Arena.
Located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is one of the most stylish stadiums in the world and has a seating capacity of 75,000. This means that Bayern has run a full house every time they have taken to the field this season!
#2 FC Barcelona
Average Attendance: 75,203
The Camp Nou or Nou Camp is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. It houses one of the most famous clubs in the world and is home to the Greatest footballer of all times - Lionel Messi. Perhaps that is a reason enough to understand why the Stadium has the second most average attendance in the world this season!
The Nou Camp was inaugurated in 1957 and has a seating capacity of 99,354. This season, the stadium has an average attendance of 75,203 and why not? Barcelona are currently 8 points clear at the top of the table, they are one of the favourites to win the UEFA Champions League and are in the Copa Del Rey finals once again.
Besides, every football fan in the world would love to watch Lionel Messi play, right?
#1 Borussia Dortmund
Average Attendance: 80,813
The dark horses of the Bundesliga are giving Bayern the jitters once again this season. Borussia Dortmund is currently going strong at the top of the table, 2 points clear of the reigning Champions. On the field, Lucien Favre's men have been brilliant and entertaining. From the stands, the crowd has been as supportive as ever.
Borussia Dortmund play at the Signal Iduna Park, also known as the Westfalenstadion. Situated in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the stadium has a capacity of 81,365.
The Bundesliga side's average attendance this season is 80,813. This means every time Borussia Dortmund play, the stadium is more than 99 % full! No wonder the Black and Yellow fans have the reputation of being one of the best in the world.
