Score Capital AG, a pan-European specialist in working capital financing for professional football clubs, reported significant year-over-year growth in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, with revenue climbing 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 company's expanding role in a football industry that increasingly relies on external capital to manage player transfer cash flows.
New business volume reached EUR 171m as of September 30, 2026, a 74% increase from EUR 98m in the prior-year period. That figure represents roughly 86% of Score Capital's full-year target of EUR 200m, which the company now expects to surpass. The acceleration matters because it demonstrates that demand for tailored financing is not confined to a handful of elite clubs but is spreading across the international football market, where transfer fees and wage bills continue to outpace organic revenue growth for many teams.
A key driver of the growth is Score Capital's expanded 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. CEO Stephan Schnippe said, "By diversifying our refinancing base, we are unlocking additional business opportunities and are able to increasingly execute transactions with larger volume and longer terms." This strategic shift is significant because it allows Score Capital to compete for bigger deals and offer more flexible terms, potentially widening its addressable market and strengthening its competitive position against traditional lenders.
The timing reflects broader market dynamics. The European football transfer market hit another record high in summer 2026, with "Big 5" league clubs investing EUR 7.4bn in player acquisitions, about 6% more than the prior record year. Total transfer spending by European professional clubs exceeded EUR 10bn for the first time. These record sums highlight the structural demand for flexible, specialist financing solutions, as clubs seek to manage cash flow around transfer windows and spreading payment obligations. For Score Capital, this environment creates a growing pipeline of opportunities and supports its outlook for a record year in new business volume.
Score Capital expects to exceed its EUR 200m new business target and achieve a new annual deal volume record in 2026, with the Executive Board also anticipating further profitability improvement by year-end. The company's track record, including more than 900 transactions worth EUR 3.0bn and no bad debt losses since inception, positions it well to capitalize on these trends. Investors and industry observers can view the original release on www.newmediawire.com.
The implications extend beyond Score Capital's balance sheet. As football clubs face increasing financial pressure and regulatory scrutiny over spending, specialist financiers like Score Capital provide a vital liquidity bridge. The company's growth signals that clubs are increasingly comfortable with receivable-based financing, which can help them navigate transfer market volatility while maintaining competitiveness. If Score Capital meets its ambitious targets, it could further entrench its role as a key enabler of football's financial ecosystem, with ripple effects across the sport's transfer economy.
