Al-Hilal topped the list of Asian clubs in terms of financial returns, which included 11 Gulf clubs: four Saudi clubs, four Emirati clubs, and three Qatari clubs. Al-Hilal came in first with $1,696,250, followed by Al-Ahli with $1,498,750, and Al-Ittihad in third place with $1,494,250. This is thanks to their accumulated positive results and continuous progress in the knockout stages of continental competitions, which have recently undergone a new structure that has doubled their marketing value. Participation in the AFC Champions League at its various levels has become a strategic goal for major clubs in Asia, due to the huge financial gains it offers, which positively impact their budgets and their ability to attract the world's best players. According to an account attributed to Bader Balabid, Secretary General of the West Asian Panathlon Union (WAMPA) and advisor to the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the list included:
1- Al-Hilal with $1,696,250
2- Al-Ahli with $1,498,750.
3- The Union with $1,494,250.
4- The unit costs $1,381,500
5- Al Ahli Youth with $1,291,375.
6- The dam costs $1,200,000.
7- Al-Duhail $1,200,000.
8- Sharjah for $1,000,000.
9- Al-Gharafa $993,125.
10- Al-Nasr with $826,875.
11- The receipt is for $740,000.
It is worth noting that the champion of the current edition of the Asian Elite competition will receive a financial prize of 12 million US dollars (the largest in the history of Asian club competitions), while the runner-up will receive 4 million US dollars. Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad are participating in the Asian Elite Champions League, where the trio reached the round of sixteen, while Al-Nasr is participating in the Asian Champions League, where it reached the quarter-finals.
