Rankings of the Wealthiest Football Club Owners Globally in 2025
Does the loot of the global football kingdom belong to just a handful of rich tycoons in 2025? Have a look at the bigwigs who've reigned the sport!
The Richest Football Club Owners in the World, 2025
1. Sheikh Mansour
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a significant Emirati politician and magnate, chairs the United Arab Emirates as its deputy prime minister. As the head of the Abu Dhabi family, his sway across oil, finance, real estate, and sport is legendary. His most notable venture as a sports magnate is his ownership of Manchester City Football Club via the City Football Group. His other business interests span various sectors, including media and technology.
2. Philip Anschutz
With a substantial presence in the U.S., Anschutz spearheads successful companies dealing with real estate, entertainment, and sports. He kickstarted Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a global giant in live entertainment and sports, owning iconic venues like the Crypto.com Arena (previously Staples Center) and the O2 Arena. AEG has shares in sports franchises such as the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS), among others. Anschutz dived into sports ownership at the grassroots level, backing Major League Soccer (MLS) – a crucial factor in shaping its infancy and subsequent expansion.
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3. Stan Kroenke
Kroenke is a globally renowned sports magnate who's redefining the modern sports industry by amassing a massive fortune and influence through real estate, sports franchises, and media. Under his banner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), he controls teams like Arsenal FC, the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Avalanche, among other companies. His soccer ownership career is, however, steeped in controversy, particularly due to fan sentiments in England.
4. Nasser Al-Khelaifi
Beyond his role as a sports executive, media kingpin, and Qatari magnate, Al-Khelaifi is the chief honcho at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He also chairs beIN Media Group, steering Qatar's influence in the sports world. The Paris-headquartered football club under his leadership has mushroomed into a powerhouse with stars like Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe. However, his reign has been peppered with debates over financial fair play and geopolitical conflicts.
5. Zhang Jindong
Zhang is a prominent Chinese entrepreneur with a massive fortune estimated in billions. He is the founder of Suning Holdings Group, one of the foremost retail and e-commerce enterprises in China. He made international headlines as the owner of Inter Milan, leading the team to its first Serie A championship in over a decade in 2021. However, his financial struggles may cast doubt on his long-term future in football and business.
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6. Andrea Agnelli & Family | Juventus
The celebrated Agnelli family, known for their prolific business, political, and sports connections in Italy, own Juventus FC. Andrea Agnelli, who previously headed the club, led Juventus during an era of dominance, but his tenure was fraught with scandals and the unsuccessful attempt to set up a European Super League.
7. Public Investment Fund
The Saudi Arabian government's massive Public Investment Fund (PIF) is one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, with assets exceeding 700 billion dollars. PIF is championing Saudi Arabia's vision of diversifying its economy beyond oil by pouring money into sports, tech, real estate, and entertainment. In recent years, PIF has expanded into tech giants like Uber, Tesla, and SoftBank, and made high-profile purchases in global sports such as Newcastle United and LIV Golf.
8. Dietmar Hopp
Hopp, a pioneer in software development and investment in football, is a German billionaire. He's best known for transforming TSG Hoffenheim from a small village club to a Bundesliga team. He's also the co-founder of SAP, one of the world's largest software companies. Due to Germany's 50+1 law restricting private investors' power over football teams, Hopp's ownership of Hoffenheim has stirred controversy, despite his massive funding into sports, healthcare, and research.
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9. Roman Abramovich | Chelsea
Abramovich, a Russian-Israeli entrepreneur, is known for his ownership of Chelsea Football Club from 2003 until 2022. His acquisition of Chelsea for 140 million pounds led to a new era of mega-spending, managerial changes, and fast success in the English Premier League. Under his watch, Chelsea became one of Europe's most successful football clubs, bagging 21 significant titles. However, his stewardship ended in 2022 due to UK sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
10. Dietrich Mateschitz
Mateschitz was an Austrian billionaire businessman famous for co-founding Red Bull, the world's most-known energy drink brand. Beyond his business achievements, Mateschitz made a significant impact in international sports, with investments in Formula One, football, and extreme sports. He played a pivotal role in shaping Red Bull Racing into a powerhouse in Formula One, and facilitated RB Leipzig's rise as one of Europe's top football clubs.
- Diversifying his business interests stretches beyond sports, e-commerce, and finance, as Sheikh Mansour also delves into wealth management and media technology.
- Given his involvement in sports ownership at the grassroots level, Philip Anschutz significantly influenced the growth and expansion of Major League Soccer.
- Despite facing controversy in England, Stan Kroenke's vast fortune from real estate and sports franchises makes him a force in the global sports industry.
