It’s no secret that football is rapidly becoming a highly lucrative venture for club owners and investors.
Prominent business moguls are ensuring the sport’s marketability and global acclaim by investing heavily in football clubs. Their investments enable these clubs to compete fiercely in the transfer market and vie for major trophies.
The financial power of football cannot be overstated, making it one of the most valuable sports in the world. This article, based on rankings from CelebrityNetWorth, explores the ten wealthiest football club owners globally, highlighting their immense individual wealth.
1. Sheikh Mansour (Manchester City)
Sheikh Mansour, a 53-year-old billionaire, holds significant stakes in several football clubs through the City Football Group, including the Premier League champions, Manchester City F.C. With a reported net worth of $30 billion, he tops the list as the richest football club owner. Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group owns 86.21% of Manchester City.
2. Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Manchester United)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a British billionaire and industrialist, best known for leading the multinational chemical company Ineos Group. In December 2023, Manchester United announced an agreement where Ratcliffe would acquire 25% of the club’s shares, injecting an additional $300 million for future investments in Old Trafford. Ratcliffe has a reported net worth of $26.6 billion.
3. David Tepper (Charlotte FC)
David Tepper owns Major League Soccer (MLS) club Charlotte FC and the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. With a reported net worth of $18 billion, Tepper is one of the wealthiest club owners in the world.
4. Philip Anschutz (LA Galaxy)
Philip Anschutz is an American billionaire businessman with interests across various industries, including sports. He owns MLS side LA Galaxy and boasts a reported net worth of $13 billion.
5. Shahid Khan (Fulham)
Shahid Khan, a Pakistani-American billionaire, owns Fulham F.C. in the Premier League. He also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) and co-owns All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Khan’s reported net worth is $12 billion.
6. Stan Kroenke (Arsenal)
Stan Kroenke, a 77-year-old American billionaire, owns Arsenal Holdings plc, which includes Arsenal F.C. (Premier League) and Arsenal W.F.C. (WSL). Kroenke’s extensive sports empire also features the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Rapids, with a reported net worth of $7.7 billion.
7. Joe Lewis (Tottenham Hotspur)
Joe Lewis, the majority owner of Tottenham Hotspur, has a reported net worth of $7.6 billion. Through his Tavistock Group, Lewis owns assets in 13 countries, including Tottenham Hotspur and a stake in Mitchells & Butlers, a U.K. pub operator.
8. Dietmar Hopp (Hoffenheim)
Dietmar Hopp, the owner of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, has a reported net worth of $7.1 billion. Hopp is deeply connected to the club, having played for it as a teenager, and is one of the richest individual owners globally.
9.Francois-Henri Pinault (Reims)
François-Henri Pinault, a French businessman, owns Ligue 1 side Stade Reims. Pinault, the son of billionaire François Pinault, has a reported net worth of $7 billion and leads the luxury group Kering.
10. Nassef Sawiris (Aston Villa)
Rounding out the top 10 is Nassef Sawiris, the chairman of Aston Villa, with a reported net worth of $6.1 billion.
Alongside Wes Edens, Sawiris co-owns the football holding company V Sports, which owns Aston Villa and has a stake in Vitória S.C. Sawiris has heavily invested in sports, particularly football.
