The Wealth Behind Every Premier League Club Owner

The financial strength of Premier League club owners plays a big role in their teams' chances of success. These owners are often the ones who fund big transfers and keep clubs competitive at the highest level. Some clubs have become synonymous with wealthy backers, including Newcastle United, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Arsenal. After Jeff Bezos led a consortium takeover, Liverpool's ownership wealth also shot up on the rich list.

Football has changed drastically over the years. Now, having a wealthy owner is often seen as a necessity to stay competitive in what many consider the world’s toughest league. Some clubs are essentially owned by state-backed entities, while others are controlled by billionaires. Here’s a rundown of all current Premier League clubs ranked by the net worth of their owners.

• Brentford: Matthew Benham – Net worth: 216 millionBenham, a lifelong Brentford fan, made his fortune through gambling businesses like Matchbook and Smartodds. He took charge in 2012 and also owns FC Midtjylland in Denmark. Praised for using statistical models, Benham helped Brentford establish themselves in the Premier League and build a new stadium. Brentford, along with Brighton, is known for developing young talent and selling players on for significant profits.
• Hull City: Acun Ilicali – Net worth: 225 millionTurkish entrepreneur and broadcaster Acun Ilicali bought Hull City in 2022. Though less known in England, he is a major figure in Turkey with interests in broadcasting and TV production. He also has connections with Fortuna Sittard and Shelbourne and briefly sat on Fenerbahce’s board. His focus is now fully on Hull City’s future.
• Coventry City: Doug King – Net worth: 317 millionBritish businessman Doug King became sole owner in 2023. He revamped Coventry's finances and operations and made bold managerial changes, replacing Mark Robins with Frank Lampard. This gamble paid off with Coventry returning to the Premier League after a 25-year absence. The club's value could grow if they maintain their top-flight status.
• Brighton: Tony Bloom – Net worth: 1.3 billionBloom earned billions through gambling, especially poker. Since buying Brighton in 2009, he’s guided their rise using data-driven scouting to find undervalued talents. A standout example is Moises Caicedo, signed cheaply and later sold to Chelsea for a record £115 million, making him the most expensive Premier League signing.
• Bournemouth: Black Knight Football Club & Cannae Holdings – Net worth: 1.9 billionAmerican billionaire Bill Foley took over Bournemouth in 2023. He chairs Fidelity National Financial and owns NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights as well as part of French club FC Lorient. Foley arrived expecting Championship football but the team stayed up, invested heavily, and pushed towards European spots under managers Gary O'Neil and Andoni Iraola before Marco Silva took over.
• Sunderland: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus – Net worth: 2 billionThe youngest chairman in football at 28, Louis-Dreyfus revived Sunderland after hard times and two relegations. In their first season back in the Premier League, Sunderland qualified for the Europa League against expectations. Despite his relatively low net worth compared to other owners, he’s made a strong impact.
• Nottingham Forest: Evangelos Marinakis – Net worth: 5.1 billionMarinakis, who also owns Olympiacos, invested heavily after Forest returned to the Premier League. The club survived relegation in 2022/23 and 2023/24, then finished in the top seven the following season, securing European qualification. Forest's many signings reflect this spending spree. Marinakis is known for bold decisions, such as appointing Mark Clattenburg as the league's first referee analyst and cycling through multiple managers before settling on Oliver Glasner.
• Tottenham Hotspur: ENIC International Ltd – Net worth: 5.1 billionJoe Lewis controls ENIC Group, which owns 70.6% of Tottenham since 2001. While former CEO Daniel Levy was a constant presence for 25 years, Lewis lives abroad. He denied insider trading allegations from July 2023. Tottenham has spent heavily recently, including a £237 million outlay on 39 signings to avoid another relegation battle, giving manager Roberto De Zerbi a large transfer budget.
• Leeds United: 49ers Enterprises – Net worth: 6.2 billionOwned by the group behind the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, Leeds rose from the Championship to the Premier League two seasons ago. They continue to invest heavily, spending £100 million in the 2025/26 window and approaching that amount again recently to strengthen the squad.
• Everton: Friedkin Group – Net worth: 9 billionAmerican billionaire Dan Friedkin's group took majority control in 2024, ending previous ownership instability. They also own Italian club Roma. Their biggest move was relocating Everton from Goodison Park to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2025. To challenge higher up the table and for European spots, more reinforcements will be necessary under David Moyes.