What is the Optimal Method to Value a Football Club?

Paper: SSRN 2238265

Abstract

This paper introduces an original multivariate model developed to value English Premier League (EPL) clubs. Prior to developing the model, established valuation

Complexity vs Empirical Score

• Math Complexity: 2.0/10
• Empirical Rigor: 3.5/10
• Quadrant: Philosophers — conceptual discussion, limited math and data

Why this score: The paper compares established valuation techniques (DCF, multiples) with a new multivariate model for football clubs, but the excerpt shows only conceptual discussion and descriptive statistics, lacking advanced mathematical derivations or backtest-ready implementation details.

Research Flowchart

  flowchart TD
  A["Research Goal:<br>Determine Optimal Football Club Valuation Method"] --> B["Key Methodology<br>Multivariate Model Development"]
  B --> C["Data Inputs<br>EPL Clubs & Financials"]
  C --> D{"Computational Process:<br>Multiple Regression"}
  D --> E["Key Findings<br>Original Multivariate Model"]
  D --> F["Comparative Analysis<br>vs. Cash Flow Models"] --> E