Top 10 Richest Football Club Owners in the World 2025

Here is a look at the top 10 richest football club owners in the world based on their estimated net worth, using Forbes and other sources.

 Estimated Net Worth: £ 8.5 billion 

Following the exit of Roman Abramovich, American businessman Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital stepped in with a record-breaking £4.25 billion acquisition of Chelsea.

While the early days of the new regime were turbulent, with massive spending and inconsistent results, the group’s financial backing remains strong. 

Boehly is also involved in other sports franchises, bringing an American business mindset to the Premier League. The ownership group’s ambitions suggest they intend to stay among the sport’s financial elite.

Estimated Net Worth: £9.6 billion

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris, part of the country's wealthiest family, took charge of Aston Villa in 2018 alongside American investor Wes Edens. Since then, the Midlands club has re-emerged as a serious contender in English football, with the men’s and women’s teams both enjoying stability and progress. 

Sawiris' sporting interests extend far beyond Villa Park. He holds stakes in Vitória SC in Portugal and Real Unión in Spain and also owns a notable share in Madison Square Garden Sports, the parent company of the New York Knicks and Rangers. 

His business empire, built on construction and investments, continues to fuel his growing influence across the global sporting landscape.

Estimated Net Worth: £12.8 billion

Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, best known as the owner of fashion giant Bestseller, made his move into football in 2021 with a minority stake in FC Midtjylland. By 2023, he had increased his share to over 95 percent, solidifying his control of one of Denmark’s most forward-thinking clubs. 

Midtjylland, known for its data-driven approach, recently clinched the domestic title and remains a frontrunner in the Superliga. 

Povlsen, who also owns vast estates in Scotland, brings a long-term, sustainable vision to the club, blending ambition on the pitch with stability off it.

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Estimated Net Worth: £13.4 billion

Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan is best known for his ownership of NFL franchise Jacksonville Jaguars, but he also holds the reins at Fulham FC. Since taking over the West London club in 2013, Khan has overseen multiple promotions and relegations but remains committed to establishing Fulham as a stable Premier League side. 

Off the pitch, his investment has included the development of a new Sky Deck at Craven Cottage, aimed at elevating the club’s matchday experience. 

Khan made his fortune through Flex-N-Gate, an auto parts giant, and continues to blend American sports business acumen with English football tradition.

Estimated Net Worth: £14 billion (family and company assets)

The Agnelli family, through their holding company Exor, remains one of the most influential names in Italian football. Juventus, though currently facing some on-field challenges, continues to be one of the biggest clubs in Europe. 

Agnelli stepped down as club chairman in 2023, but the family’s presence at the top level of the game endures. Their wealth comes largely from Fiat Chrysler and other major industrial interests across Europe.

Estimated Net Worth: £18 billion

American billionaire Stan Kroenke has built a global sports empire that includes the LA Rams, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Rapids, but Arsenal is his crown jewel in European football. 

While Kroenke has faced criticism from supporters over the years, recent investments in the squad and infrastructure have changed the mood around the club. 

Arsenal’s title challenges and return to the Champions League elite stage suggest that his financial backing is starting to pay dividends.

Estimated Net Worth: £20 billion+

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has completely transformed Manchester City since his takeover in 2008, helping them become one of the few clubs that have won a treble.

Backed by the immense wealth of the Abu Dhabi royal family and the United Arab Emirates’ sovereign wealth, Mansour’s fortune continues to dwarf that of most other club owners. 

Under the City Football Group, the club has grown into a global force, both on and off the pitch. With a sprawling network of sister clubs and an infrastructure that rivals the best in Europe, City’s success is in many ways a reflection of Mansour’s financial power.

Estimated Net Worth: £21.7 billion

The owner of Stade Rennais, François Pinault, may not always be in the headlines, but he is one of the wealthiest individuals in Europe. 

Through his company Artémis, he has quietly supported Rennes’ rise in French football. Pinault made his fortune in luxury fashion and owns a significant stake in Kering, the group behind brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent. 

His involvement in football is modest compared to others on this list, but his financial clout is undeniable.

Estimated Net Worth: £22.5 billion

Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer made his name in the global shipping industry, following in the footsteps of his father, the late Sammy Ofer. 

In 2018, he took majority control of Portuguese club FC Famalicão, just a year after acquiring a minority stake in Atlético Madrid. 

Under his ownership, Famalicão achieved promotion to Portugal’s top flight in 2019 and have managed to stay up ever since, though they are yet to break into the upper echelon of the league. 

Ofer’s sharp rise in wealth and expanding influence in European football make him one of the sport’s more understated but powerful figures.

Estimated Net Worth: £697 billion (fund), with ownership stake in club

The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, owns an 80 percent stake in Newcastle United. Although the fund’s collective wealth is astronomical, not all of it is directly tied to football. 

Still, their involvement has turned Newcastle into one of the richest clubs in the world almost overnight. Since the 2021 takeover, the Magpies have risen steadily, and the financial backing continues to push the club into Europe’s elite.