Score Capital AG, a pan-European specialist in working capital financing for professional football clubs, reported significant year-over-year growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, with revenue rising 27% to EUR 3.80m from EUR 2.99m and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) jumping 63% to EUR 1.67m. The results, announced via NEWMEDIAWIRE, underscore the growing demand for specialized financing in an increasingly capital-intensive football industry.
New business volume reached EUR 171m as of September 30, 2026, an increase of approximately 74% from EUR 98m in the prior-year period. That figure represents around 86% of the company's full-year target of EUR 200m, which Score Capital now expects to surpass. The strong performance matters because it demonstrates that football clubs are increasingly turning to external financing solutions to manage cash flow and fund operations, even as transfer spending reaches new heights.
A key driver of the growth has been the diversification of Score Capital's refinancing base. The company has completed almost EUR 70m in deal volume through a new refinancing partner, enhancing its capacity to finance larger transactions and longer maturities. "Demand for our financing solutions continues to grow across the international football market. By diversifying our refinancing base, we are unlocking additional business opportunities and are able to increasingly execute transactions with larger volume and longer terms," said Stephan Schnippe, CEO of Score Capital AG. This strategic move is significant because it allows Score Capital to compete for bigger deals and offer more flexible terms, potentially strengthening its market position against other lenders.
The broader football finance landscape is also fueling demand. The European transfer market reached another record high in summer 2026, with clubs in Europe's "Big 5" leagues investing EUR 7.4bn in player acquisitions, approximately 6% more than the prior record year. Total transfer spending by European professional clubs exceeded EUR 10bn for the first time. These record figures highlight the structural need for flexible, specialist financing solutions as clubs seek to balance competitive ambitions with financial sustainability. For Score Capital, this environment presents a substantial opportunity to expand its client base and transaction volumes.
Looking ahead, Score Capital expects to exceed its EUR 200m new business target and achieve a new annual deal volume record in 2026. The Executive Board also anticipates further improvement in profitability by year-end. The company's track record, with more than 900 transactions worth EUR 3.0bn and no bad debt losses since inception, provides a strong foundation for this optimistic outlook. For more details, see the original release.
