In the middle of the 2024-2025 season, the Asian Football Confederation announced the ranking of club competitions among men's teams, where Saudi Arabia retained the lead. With a total of 109,054 points, Saudi clubs continue to lead, ahead of Japan and the Republic of Korea, which took second and third places respectively.
Saudi Arabia holds the top position in significant rankings thanks to the performances of its clubs in the Asian Champions League among the elite, where all three clubs - Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Hilal - reached the Round of 16 of the most prestigious tournaments in Asia.
On the other hand, Japan took second place with 102,153 points after the Yokohama Marinos club, the vice-champion of the Asian Champions League 2023-2024, also reached the Round of 16 of the Asian Champions League among the elite, alongside domestic clubs Vissel Kobe and Kawasaki Frontale.
South Korea, ranking third with 89,990 points, maintains its position thanks to the success of the Gwangju club, which managed to reach the Round of 16 of the Asian Champions League among the elite.
