Football is no longer just a game for fans and players – it has become a playground for billionaires. As club values and global exposure have skyrocketed, some of the world’s wealthiest individuals and funds have invested in the sport to secure power, prestige, and sporting influence.
From Egyptians and Americans to Middle Eastern royals and French luxury tycoons, money is flooding into football like never before. The list of the world’s richest club owners in 2025 includes Premier League moguls, German tech billionaires, and a newcomer making waves in Ligue 1:
Club: Aston Villa Net worth: £4.9 billion Egyptian billionaire and co-owner of Villa since 2018. Alongside American Wes Edens, he has brought the club back into European competition.
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Club: Stade Rennais Net worth: £5.7 billion French luxury magnate and CEO of Kering (Gucci, Saint Laurent). Took over the club in 2017, but sporting success remains elusive despite heavy investment.
11. Dietmar Hopp
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Club: TSG Hoffenheim Net worth: £5.8 billion SAP co-founder and the driving force behind Hoffenheim’s rise to the Bundesliga. Has faced criticism for his influence in German football.
10. Joe Lewis
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Club: Tottenham Hotspur Net worth: £6.2 billion Currency speculator and owner via the Tavistock Group. Has overseen Tottenham’s financial growth since 2001.
9. Nasser Al-Khelaifi
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Club: Paris Saint-Germain Net worth: £6.2 billion Qatari sports executive behind PSG’s superstar era with Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé. The Champions League title still eludes him.
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Club: Arsenal Net worth: £6.29 billion Also owns NFL, NBA, and NHL teams. Long unpopular among Arsenal fans, though recent on-field success has slightly improved his image.
7. Shahid Khan
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Club: Fulham Net worth: £9.7 billion Pakistani-American businessman who also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars and All Elite Wrestling. Invested in Fulham in 2013.
6. Philip Anschutz
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Club: LA Galaxy Net worth: £10.5 billion American investor with major interests in sports and entertainment. His company AEG owns concert venues and arenas around the world.
5. David Tepper
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Club: Charlotte FC Net worth: £14.6 billion Hedge fund manager and owner of the Carolina Panthers. Founded Charlotte FC in MLS in 2022, paying a record expansion fee.
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Club: Manchester United (minority owner) Net worth: £21.6 billion INEOS CEO and newly appointed co-owner of United. A lifelong fan, but has stirred controversy with cost-cutting and layoffs.
3. Sheikh Mansour
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Club: Manchester City Net worth: £24.4 billion The man behind City’s golden era and the City Football Group. Has elevated the club to global elite status.
2. Bernard Arnault
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Club: Paris FC (incoming) Net worth: approx. £142 billion The world’s richest man in 2024. Acquiring majority stake in Paris FC alongside Red Bull, with the goal of creating a new football powerhouse in the French capital.
1. Public Investment Fund (PIF)
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Club: Newcastle United Net worth: £478 billion Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, chaired by Mohammed bin Salman. Has completely transformed Newcastle into a European powerhouse.
