The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) revealed the ranking of the best leagues in the world during 2022. This list has been made annually since 1991.
For the second consecutive year, the Brasileirao occupies the first position. The prestigious Premier League remains in second place, as in the previous five years. LaLiga, for its part, climbs one position and snatches third place from the Bundesliga (4th.).
Serie A drops two positions, still ranking above Ligue 1. The Portuguese and Dutch leagues rank seventh and sixth, respectively.
The roster is completed by the Argentine Professional League and the Paraguayan tournament. Outside the ‘top 10’, Ecuador (eleventh) and Colombia (twelfth) are located.
What position does Liga 1 occupy in this ranking?
With a score of 367, Liga 1 of Peru is in position 35 on this list. At the South American level, it only surpasses Venezuela (47th, 331 pts.).
Ranking of the best leagues in the world 2022
Position | Country | Confederacy | Score |
---|---|---|---|
1st | Brazil | CONMEBOL | 1181 |
2nd | premier league | Uefa | 1086 |
3rd | Spain | Uefa | 967.5 |
4th | Germany | Uefa | 921.5 |
5th | Italy | Uefa | 866 |
6th | France | Uefa | 855 |
7th | Portugal | Uefa | 853.25 |
8th | Netherlands | Uefa | 808.75 |
9th | Argentina | CONMEBOL | 798.5 |
10° | Paraguayan | CONMEBOL | 701 |
Source: Elcomercio

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