In brief
For Premier League clubs to succeed, their owners must be wealthy in order to finance moves and maintain their competitiveness.
Newcastle United, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal are the Premier League’s wealthiest owners.
The Red Devils have surpassed Man City after Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a 25% share in the team.
Premier League team ownership has never been more significant. Football supporters undoubtedly didn’t give a damn about their club’s ownership years ago. However, in order to finance transfers, you need an owner who is prepared to spend large sums of money.
As more and more billionaires take control of clubs, states are now effectively owning teams like Manchester City and Newcastle. Being competitive in the world’s best league will be extremely challenging if you don’t have a wealthy owner. However, as of the current 2024–2025 Premier League season, which teams have the wealthiest owners?
The Premier League clubs are ranked according to the wealth of their owners because football has changed significantly and those with the greatest money typically hold the most authority.
Ranking the Owners of Every Premier League Club Net Worth
Rank
Club
The owner or owners
Net worth
One
Newcastle United
PCP Capital Partners, RB Sports & Media, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund
£478 billion
2.
United Manchester
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer Family
£19.2 billion
3.
Villa Aston
Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens
£13.8 billion
4.
City of Manchester
Silver Lake, Abu Dhabi United Group
£12.9 billion
5.
Chelsea
Mark Walter, Hansjorg Wyss, and Todd Boehly
£12.21 billion
6.
Town of Ipswich
20th Gamechanger Ltd.
£10.8 billion
7.
The Arsenal
Kroenke, Stan
£9.97 billion
8.
United West Ham
Vanessa Gold, Daniel Kretinsky, and David Sullivan
£7.96 billion
9.
Liverpool
Tom Werner and John W. Henry
£7.57 billion
10.
Fulham
Shahid Khan
£6.1 billion
11.
Wanderers of Wolverhampton
Wang Qunbin, Liang Xinjun, and Guo Guangchang
£5.33 billion
Twelve
Everton
Capital Holdings Roundhouse Ltd.
£5.3 billion
13.
Tottenham Hotspur
Daniel Levy and Joe Lewis
£4.48 billion
14
The Crystal Palace
Steve Parish, Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and John Textor
£4.25 billion
15.
Forest of Nottingham
Marinakis Evangelos
£2.9 billion
16
City of Leicester
The Family of Srivaddhanaprabha
£2.7 billion
17
The Bournemouth
Foley, William P.
£1.24 billion
18
Albion, Brighton & Hove
Bloom, Tony
£1 billion
19.
Southampton
Sport Republic, Liebherr, Katharina
£1 billion
20
Brentford
Benham, Matthew
£216.3 million
1 PCP Capital Partners, RB Sports & Media, and Newcastle United under the Saudi Public Investment Fund
Wealthy: £478 billion
Newcastle is run by some of the wealthiest and most influential individuals in the planet. Newcastle, led by Al-Rumayyan and chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, has the potential to become the dominant force in English football in the years to come, just as Manchester City. They have already participated in the Champions League and will surely continue to spend their nearly limitless resources when the chance presents itself.
The club’s on-field performance has significantly improved in just three full years of the project, as Eddie Howe was chosen by the new ownership group to succeed Steve Bruce soon after the takeover was finalised. With a return to the Champions League in the 2022–2023 season and a good seventh place result in 2023–2024, that decision has undoubtedly been validated thus far. However, co-owners Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley have both recently left the club, so things might be about to change.
2. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Glazer Family, Manchester United
Assets: £19.2 billion
Few owners of football teams are more despised by their own supporters than the Glazers. After their father, Malcolm Glazer, passed away, the brothers assumed leadership of the club. Joel and Avram Glazer have been accused of neglecting Old Trafford and the training facilities. Over the years, they have been known to spend extravagant amounts on players like Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho, and Angel Di María.
With a net worth of approximately £12.8 billion, Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought 27% of United in February 2024. When the Glazer family’s fortune is taken into account, United becomes the second-richest club. Although the British businessman also owns Ligue 1 team OGC Nice, he will now firmly focus on his most recent investment.
3Aston Villa – Wes Edens, Nassef Sawiris
Net worth: £13.8 billion
The youngest child of Egyptian millionaire Onsi Sawiris is named Nassef Sawiris. By acquiring a 55% controlling stake, he prevented Tony Xia’s Aston Villa from going into apparent administration. In addition, he owns stock in Adidas and has contributed significantly to the team’s recent expansion into Europe under Unai Emery, who brought in some high-profile players.
Before the 2023–24 season, Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres, Youri Tielemans, and Nicolo Zaniolo were signed. Since the team qualified for the Champions League, further well-known players have joined, with Everton’s Amadou Onana being the most recent to sign a contract at Villa Park.
Silver Lake, Manchester City, Abu Dhabi United Group
Worth: £12.9 billion
Since Sheikh Mansour acquired Manchester City in 2008, the team has become the top club in the world of football. Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family, serves as the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates. Since joining the team, he has seen an amazing period of success, with the team winning the Champions League and all three domestic trophies—the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup—on many occasions.
Due to the progress made during Mansour’s 15 years in charge, Man City has surpassed Man United as the best team in Manchester. Even if it might be impossible to surpass their bitter rivals in terms of worldwide reach, City has had a far more successful decade and is arguably the best football team in the world. Additionally, the City Football Group is a crucial component that gives them control over Girona, Palermo, and other teams, and its power is only increasing globally.
5 Chelsea: Mark Walter, Hansjorg Wyss, and Todd Boehly
It is worth £12.21 billion.
After spending £4.2 billion to acquire Chelsea from Roman Abramovich, Todd Boehly has made numerous investments in the team with little return. Boehly has paid almost £1 billion for the transfers of 30 footballers. The American is the chairman and co-founder of Elridge Industries, a private investment company. In addition, he holds stock in the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Chelsea can serve as a reminder that having money does not guarantee success. Boehly brought in a number of young players who will require time to reach their full potential, but the early results were somewhat disappointing. Under Enzo Maresca, the team has made progress, and the Boehly period may be ready to take off.
6Ipswich Town – Gamechanger 20 Ltd
Net worth: £10.8 billion
In April 2021, Ipswich Town was purchased by Gamechanger 20 Ltd. The investment group is supported by the Arizona-based Three Lions fund and the U.S.-based ORG, which is headed by Brett Johnson, Berke Bakay, and Mark Detmer. This fund has a diversified investment portfolio across multiple sectors and is primarily funded by the Bakay Capital Fund, which is managed by Berke Bakay.
With a large financial investment, contemporary management techniques, and a long-term goal of achieving higher league promotions—with an emphasis on sustainable growth and enhanced performance both on and off the field—the takeover sought to revitalise the team. When the owners took over, they would have hoped for back-to-back promotions under Kieran McKenna, including a return to the Premier League.
Stan Kroenke, 7 Arsenal
Ownership: £9.97 billion
In 1974, Stan Kroenke wed Ann Walton, a Walmart heiress from the United States. After that, he established a real estate development company. Arsenal had years of obscurity under Kroenke’s ownership, but under Mikel Arteta, they are suddenly serious contenders for the championship. The Colorado Rapids, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Rams are among the other sports clubs he owns.
It has been resolved that Kroenke was once criticised for not spending enough money on the playing personnel. Declan Rice, who cost £105 million to acquire from West Ham, is the most costly addition to the Gunners’ history and played a significant role in the incredibly hectic summer 2023 transfer window. The Gunners have fallen behind teams like Liverpool and Chelsea in the competition for the Premier League crown, so further transfers like that will be essential.
8 Vanessa Gold, Daniel Kretinsky, and David Sullivan of West Ham
Ownership: £7.96 billion
The adult industry is where David Sullivan and the late David Gold made their fortunes. Before purchasing West Ham, their boyhood club, in 2010, they controlled Birmingham. Although the club’s fortunes have changed numerous times since then, the Irons did win a European trophy in 2023. The Hammers’ first trophy since winning the FA Cup in 1980 is the UEFA Europa Conference League.
One of the most controversial decisions taken by any Premier League owner was the relocation to the London Stadium and the demolition of the renowned Boleyn Ground. Pitch invasions occurred because of the club’s current situation, although recent European runs have shown that patience is rewarded.
9 Liverpool: Tom Werner and John W. Henry
It is worth £7.57 billion.
Henry John W.
Liverpool has been led by John Henry, the head of Fenway Sports Group, since 2010. With reports that the club was for sale, he seemed to solicit investment firms to help finance it in 2022. He later withdrew that, though. The Boston Red Sox are also owned by him.
Their performance following Jurgen Klopp’s arrival in October 2015 is rather impressive, especially when you consider that there are seven clubs with owners who are wealthier than the Reds. However, it must be acknowledged that FSG has always taken financial resources to facilitate transfers upon manager request. The American consortium’s most costly acquisitions are Darwin Nunez, Alisson, and Virgil van Dijk; if Arne Slot is to maintain his stellar start at Anfield, he needs access to money like that.
10Fulham – Shahid Khan
Net worth: £6.1 billion
In addition to owning the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL, Shahid Khan and his son Tony, who also serves as the director of football at Craven Cottage, are co-owners of the wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling.
Fulham has experienced ups and downs throughout the last ten years, going through several promotions and relegations. The choice to hire Marco Silva as manager was the Khans’ best investment during their tenure at the club. The Portuguese manager has successfully reintroduced the Cottagers into the Premier League and has kept them steady in their first two-and-a-half seasons back in the promised land.
11 Wolves: Wang Qunbin, Liang Xinjun, and Guo Guangchang
Five and a third billion pounds
The chairman of the Shanghai and Hong Kong-based Fosun Group has been Guo Guangchang. In 2016, he helped Wolves return to the Premier League by purchasing them for a mere £45 million. Wolves has been obliged to limit its transfer options in order to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, even though its owners are extremely wealthy.
The ownership group has sought to hire Portuguese players and even managers for a significant amount of their tenure in charge. The most significant deal was Ruben Neves, who signed the youngest Porto captain ever while still competing in the English second division. The Wanderers were aiming for Europe when they originally made their comeback to the top division. However, the team has slipped a bit since then and will have a difficult time avoiding relegation this time.
12 Roundhouse Capital Holdings Ltd. in Everton
£5.3 billion is their net worth.
In 2024, following years of conjecture regarding the club’s future, Everton was acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Ltd. The buyout, led by Dan Friedkin, the owner of AS Roma, ends the Farhad Moshiri era at the Toffees. The club’s supporters, who have a net worth of £5.3 billion, will be hopeful that the acquisition would put an end to their current financial difficulties and possibly even inspire a change in their on-field fortunes.
The buyout will enable Everton to move into their brand-new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock at the beginning of the 2025–2026 season, fully debt-free, providing a kind of reset and fresh start for a team in dire need of one at the moment.
13 Tottenham: Daniel Levy and Joe Lewis
Riches: £4.48 billion
Joe Lewis is the largest shareholder in ENIC Group (70.6%), despite Daniel Levy being the chairman of Tottenham. Lewis resides in the Bahamas, a tax haven, while Levy attends every Spurs game. ENIC has been with the team since 2001. Spurs supporters frequently see Levy as the villain, but in the end, he isn’t the one in complete charge of the team.
Lewis has denied any involvement in an insider trading scam, despite being accused of doing so in July 2023. It remains to be seen whether he faces any charges and what effect that would have on Tottenham. Following reports of a potential sale, there have apparently been some recent conversations with Sheikh Abdullah, the Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.
14
Steve Parish, Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and John Textor at Crystal Palace
Riches: £4.25 billion
Along with business partner David Blitzer, Josh Harris is also the owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Since 2010, Steve Parish has served as the club’s chairman. Before Parish was appointed, Crystal Palace was in terrible financial shape.
After being promoted in 2013, the Eagles have now been in the Premier League for over ten years. The team is rarely involved in a relegation battle and never poses a threat to finish in the top half of the league table. Both the team’s financial stability and their ability to choose managers with skill have helped them hold steady in their mid-table Premier League standing.
15 Evangelos Marinakis in Nottingham Forest
£2.9 billion is their net worth.
Since Nottingham Forest’s return to the Premier League, Evangelos Marinakis hasn’t held back when it comes to making transfers. They were able to stay up during the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 campaigns, thus it succeeded. Olympiacos is owned by the Greek businessman as well.
Both a boon and a bane, Nottingham Forest’s massive player acquisitions have contributed to the legendary team’s continued success in the Premier League but have also resulted in countless selection problems and training difficulties. Marinakis is also not afraid to make contentious claims and choices, such as hiring Mark Clattenburg to be the first referee analyst in the Premier League.
16 The Srivaddhanaprabha family’s net worth in Leicester City is £2.7 billion.
King Power, a massive Thai duty-free store established in 1989, is how the Srivaddhanaprabha family, headed by Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, accumulated their fortune. After Vichai purchased Leicester City in 2010, the team experienced unheard-of success under his direction, most notably winning the Premier League in the 2015–2016 season against 5000-1 odds.
During his time there, Vichai made large investments in the club’s facilities and community service projects. In 2018, he tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash. He was followed by his son, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, who has subsequently gone through the highs and lows of football. During Aiyawatt’s tenure, the Foxes have been promoted, demoted from the Premier League, and won the FA Cup.
17 William P. Foley Bounemouth
Earnings: £1.24 billion
In 2023, US businessman Bill Foley took over at Vitality Stadium. He is the chairman of Black Knight Financial Services, Cannae Holdings, and Fidelity National Financial. In addition, he has a share in FC Lorient, a team in French Ligue 1, and the NHL team, the Vegas Golden Knights.
It was anticipated that the Cherries would start the season in the Championship under Foley’s leadership, but the miracles of Gary O’Neil and company in the 2022–2023 campaign guaranteed the team’s place in the top division. As a result, there was a surge in new players, and the addition of Andoni Iraola has been a huge success, as Bournemouth has won the Premier League for the third straight year.
18 Tony Bloom, Brighton
£1 billion is their net wealth.
Tony Bloom’s billions came from gaming, particularly poker. Using a data-driven strategy and a defined ideology, he has managed Brighton, his boyhood club, to achieve remarkable success in the transfer market since purchasing them in 2009.
Using astute scouting techniques, the Seagulls find gems from all over the world to cultivate before offering them for sale to the highest bidder. The clearest illustration of this occurred when Moises Caicedo, one of the top midfield players in English football, was acquired for a small sum of money. This resulted in the Ecuadorian defensive midfielder being the most expensive signing in Premier League history when he moved to Chelsea for £115 million.
19 Katharina Liebherr, Sport Republic, Southampton
£1 billion is their net wealth.
In January 2022, Henrik Kraft and Rasmus Ankersen’s sports investment company, Sport Republic, purchased an 80% share in Southampton FC. A 20% share was kept by Katharina Liebherr, who inherited the club from her late father, Markus Liebherr. In 2009, a Swiss billionaire named Markus bought Southampton and saved it from financial ruin.
The Liebherr Group, a major manufacturer of construction machines and equipment, is the source of the Liebherr family’s fortune. Sport Republic wants to use data-driven tactics, similar to Brighton’s, to maximise Southampton’s worth and performance by utilising their knowledge of sports investment and management.
Brentford, Matthew Benham (20)
Having a net worth of £216.3%
Mark Benham, who supports Brentford, made his fortune by working for gambling companies like Matchbook and Smartodds. In addition to controlling FC Midtjylland of Denmark, he took over the Bees in 2012. With the help of a statistical model that helped Brentford become a regular Premier League team and build a brand-new stadium, he has gained some hero status among the supporters.
As was already mentioned, Brentford and Brighton are two of the best-run clubs in Europe, if not England. The Bees’ successful strategy for becoming a mainstay in the Premier League has involved acquiring young players who can be developed into future stars and then selling them to larger teams for a substantial profit.
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