AC Milan top Italian brand in America and China

According to a survey, it's been found that AC Milan as a brand are the Italian football club most recognised in America and China.

From Left: AC Milan Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks to Paolo Maldini. Photo: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

The YouGov analysis covered six indicators, which includes perception of fans, tradition, football quality and success.

Over the last year, Milan's recent form has seen them elevate from 1.9 to 6.1, this has placed them on eighth overall in the United States.

The leading clubs by brand in the US are:

The Rossonerri's position in China is even stronger at 14.9, in third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.

In Italy alone, their popularity has suddenly increased over the last year from 7.3 to 22.5, second only to Juventus, who fell from 33.8 to 30.4.

With a rating of 18.1, Inter, who are Italian Serie A toppers, are ranked third most popular club in Italy.

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