The top 50 biggest derbies in the football world have been ranked, and one intense rivalry emerged as the most heated.
Football rivalries are often passionate and intense affairs, fueled by a combination of historical factors, geographical proximity, and cultural differences.
These rivalries can transcend the sport itself, becoming deeply ingrained in the identities of fans and communities. The matches between rival teams are often highly anticipated events, with fans creating a vibrant and electric atmosphere in the stadiums. These rivalries can also have a significant impact on the fortunes of clubs, as the desire to come out on top can drive teams to greater heights.
Back In 2021, the popular football magazine FourFourTwo had the daunting task of ranking the world’s biggest derbies.
Their one rule on the list is that teams can only be included once.
The top 50 biggest derbies
50. Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday (England)
49. Blooming vs Oriente Petrolero (Bolivia)
48. Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders (USA)
47. Lyon vs St-Etienne (France)
46. Newell’s Old Boys vs Rosario Central (Argentina)
45. Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad (Spain)
44. Everton vs Santiago Wanderers (Chile)
43. FC Seoul vs Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)
42. Bahia vs Vitoria (Brazil)
41. Dynamo Moscow vs Spartak Moscow (Russia)
40. America vs Deportivo Cali (Colombia)
39. Hamburg vs St. Pauli (Germany)
38. Alianza Lima vs Universitario (Peru)
37. CSKA Sofia vs Levski Sofia (Bulgaria)
36. Cerro Porteno vs Olimpia (Paraguay)
35. Glentoran vs Linfield (Northern Ireland)
34. Barcelona vs Emelec (Ecuador)
33. Esteghlal vs Persepolis (Iran)
32. Dinamo Bucharest vs FCSB (Romania)
31. Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
30. Genoa vs Sampdoria (Italy)
29. Colo-Colo vs Universidad de Chile (Chile)
28. Benfica vs Sporting (Portugal)
27. Hajduk Split vs Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)
26. Raja vs Wydad (Morocco)
25. Real Betis vs Sevilla (Spain)
24. Newcastle United vs Sunderland (England)
23. Corinthians vs Palmeiras (Brazil)
22. Partizan Belgrade vs Red Star Belgrade (Serbia)
21. East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan (India)
20. Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur (England)
19. Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos (Greece)
18. Flamengo vs Fluminese (Brazil)
17. FK Velez vs HSK Zrinjski (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
16. Ajax vs Feyenoord (Holland)
15. Independiente vs Racing Club (Argentina)
14. Portsmouth vs Southampton (England)
13. AC Milan vs Inter Milan (Italy)
12. Chivas Guadalajara vs Club America (Mexico)
11. Marseille vs Paris Saint-Germain (France)
10. Al Ahly vs Zamalek (Egypt)
9. Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke (Germany)
8. Gremio vs Internacional (Brazil)
7. Liverpool vs Manchester United (England)
6. Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray (Turkey)
5. Lazio vs Roma (Italy)
4. Nacional vs Penarol (Uruguay)
3. Celtic vs Rangers (Scotland)
2. Barcelona vs Real Madrid (Spain)
1. Boca Juniors vs River Plate (Argentina)
What do you think is the biggest derby in world football? Share your thoughts in the comments.
