The London Knights had a very successful year competing in the Global Champions League (GCL) last year. The team led by Ben Maher (GBR) counted on consistent performances by Nicola Philippaerts (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Olivier Philippaerts and Emily Moffitt (GBR), making them not only the overall champions, but also helping them top the earnings list. Their four victories were unmatched by any other competitors, affording them a total of € 2,371,245.
Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) & H&M Legend of Love flying high for the London Knights
The Valkenswaard United repeated their position as runners-up in terms of money too, cashing 1,681,479 euros at the end of the season.
The Miami Celtics completed the top three, finishing the year with a total of € 1,082,557.
2019 GCL Season Prize Money Ranking – Top 10
Team / Total Earnings in €
1) London Knights – € 2,371,245
2) Valkenswaard United – € 1,681,479
3) Miami Celtics – € 1,082,557
4) Rome Gladiators – € 720,454
5) Shanghai Swans – € 666,895
6) Montreal Diamonds – € 595,209
7) Scandinavian Vikings – € 553,385
8) St Tropez Pirates – € 530,318
9) Prague Lions – € 514,943
10) Madrid in Motion – € 412,678
11) Berlin Eagles – € 411,149
12) Doha Fursan Qatar – € 358,110
13) Monaco Aces – € 336,783
14) Paris Panthers – € 324,882
15) Cannes Stars – € 238,898
16) New York Empire – € 231,238
17) Chantilly Pegasus – ‘€ 212,765
18) Cascais Charms – € 205,634
19) Hamburg Giants – € 195,175
Source: GCL – Global Champions League
Photo: © GCL / Stefano Grasso
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