The 7 Leagues in the Footiqra Power Ranking
Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Eredivisie and Primeira Liga: the seven leagues Footiqra ranks and why.
· 3 min read
The Footiqra power ranking covers seven leagues and every club in them: 132 clubs on one common scale. This article introduces each league, explains why these seven made the cut and shows where each one started in the ranking.
Why these seven leagues?
The five big leagues pick themselves: they hold the most Champions League places and dominate UEFA's five-year coefficient ranking. The Eredivisie and Primeira Liga complete the picture because their clubs meet the big five regularly in Europe. Those matches are exactly what the ranking needs to compare leagues with each other, as explained in how the power ranking works.
The leagues at a glance
| League | Country | Clubs | Founded | UEFA coefficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | England | 20 | 1992 | 119.519 |
| Serie A | Italy | 20 | 1929 | 99.946 |
| La Liga | Spain | 20 | 1929 | 97.046 |
| Bundesliga | Germany | 18 | 1963 | 92.902 |
| Ligue 1 | France | 18 | 1932 | 83.498 |
| Primeira Liga | Portugal | 18 | 1934 | 73.166 |
| Eredivisie | Netherlands | 18 | 1956 | 67.929 |
The coefficients are UEFA's association club coefficients for 2025/26, which sum up five seasons of European results. Footiqra uses them only as a starting point for league strength; after that, results in Europe take over.
Premier League
England's top flight is the richest league in the world and has topped the UEFA coefficient ranking for years. Its depth is what stands out: even mid-table clubs carry ratings that would put them near the top in most other leagues. Big names include Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Serie A
Italy's league is famous for tactical sophistication and strong defending. It ranks second by UEFA coefficient, built on consistent European runs. Inter, AC Milan, Juventus, Napoli and Roma are its best-known clubs.
La Liga
Spain's league is home to two of the most successful clubs in European history, Real Madrid and Barcelona, with Atlético Madrid as a regular third force. La Liga clubs have collected more Champions League titles than any other league's.
Bundesliga
Germany's league is known for full stadiums, high pressing and a long run of titles for Bayern Munich. With 18 clubs, each team plays 34 league matches instead of 38. Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are regular Champions League sides.
Ligue 1
France's top flight has 18 clubs and a reputation as Europe's talent factory: many of the world's best young players start here. Paris Saint-Germain lead the way, with Marseille, Lyon, Monaco and Lille regularly in Europe.
Primeira Liga
Portugal's league is dominated by the big three: Benfica, Porto and Sporting. All three are regulars in the Champions League and famous for developing and selling top players, which makes them dangerous opponents for the big five.
Eredivisie
The Dutch league is known for attacking football and its academies. Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord have all won the European Cup, and Dutch clubs still give big-league sides trouble in European nights.
How strong is each league right now?
The coefficient table shows where each league started, not where it stands today. Every European match since 2024/25 has moved those values. For the current picture, read which is Europe's strongest league right now, or see the live values on the leagues overview.
FAQ
How many clubs does the Footiqra power ranking include?
132 clubs from seven leagues: 20 each from the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A, and 18 each from the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Primeira Liga and Eredivisie.
Why is the Belgian or Scottish league not included?
The ranking needs enough European matches between covered leagues to compare them fairly. More leagues may follow once that link is strong enough.
Do Champions League matches count?
Yes, when both clubs come from covered leagues. Those matches are what connect the seven leagues on one scale.