The IFFHS ( International Federation of Football History & Statistics) has published its ranking of clubs worldwide for the full year 2012. This ranking take into account only the results of the last twelve months competitions (inter) continental matches national championship and the national cup.

The Official Top 10 of the best football clubs of 2012

No one can argue with statistics, so here’s the Top 10.

The world ranking of clubs from 1 January to 31 December 2012:

1. FC Barcelona (ESP) 307 points
2. Chelsea (ENG) 279
3. Boca Juniors (ARG) 278
3. Atlético Madrid (ESP) 278
5. Corinthians (BRA) 272
6. Bayern Munich (GER) 270
7. Real Madrid (ESP) 259
8. Juventus (ITA) 231
9. Borussia Dortmund (GER) 226
10. Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) 224