AFC Bournemouth have been ranked as the 11th-best football club in the world according to Opta’s latest Power Rankings.
The data-driven system, which uses an Elo-based model incorporating match results and expected goals (xG) across more than 13,500 teams, currently places the Cherries just behind Liverpool and ahead of fellow Premier League sides Brighton, Newcastle and Brentford.
Arsenal sit top with a perfect 100 rating, followed closely by Bayern Munich, Manchester City and PSG.
This high placement reflects Bournemouth’s strong recent form and consistent performances under their current setup, underlining how far the club has come from their traditional status as a smaller Premier League side.
Opta’s rankings are updated regularly and focus purely on current ability rather than historical prestige or trophy counts, making Bournemouth’s position in the global top 12 a notable achievement.
