Ceará Sporting Club was the Brazilian team that most indebted itself in 2025, according to an exclusive report by Sports Value. The alvinegro cearense, relegated to Série B of the Brazilian Championship, increased its debt by 206% from 2024 to 2025, going from a value of R$ 56 million to R$ 174 million. The club's management stated that the current debt is mostly tax-related and is properly parcelled and equated in the long term. The cash flow for the next year includes R$ 36 million to be received, most of which comes from player negotiations. Rival Fortaleza also had an increase in debt, with a 94% increase, the club's debt went from R$ 115 million to R$ 223 million. The team was also relegated to Série B in 2025. Although Ceará was the club with the highest percentage growth in debt, in absolute values, Corinthians continues to lead the debt ranking. The paulista team accumulated R$ 2.4 billion in debt in 2025, a 20% growth compared to 2024. Atlético Mineiro's SAF accumulates a debt of R$ 2.2 billion. Cruzeiro and Botafogo surpassed the mark of the first billion in debt in 2025. Only four clubs managed to reduce the amount of their debt. Bahia had the most expressive result, reducing its debt by 80%, from R$ 821 million to R$ 167 million. São Paulo reduced its debt by 11%. Looking to the future, Ceará Sporting Club needs to find a way to balance its accounts and reduce its debt. With the help of its fans and good management, the club can return to being one of the main teams in Brazil. So, what does the future hold for Ceará Sporting Club? Only time will tell. But for now, the club needs to focus on solving its financial problems. With R$ 174 million in debt, Ceará Sporting Club has a long way to go. But with the strength of its fans, the club can overcome any obstacle. But, the club's management needs to take action to reduce the debt. And, the fans need to support the club in this difficult time.
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Ceará Sporting Club's debt increases by 206% in 2025
Ceará Sporting Club's debt increases by 206% in 2025, from R$ 56 million to R$ 174 million. Check the list of the most indebted clubs
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