Premier League Club Owners Ranked by Wealth

Premier League Club Owners Ranked by Wealth

Ownership plays a key role in a Premier League club's success. Rich owners are often needed to fund transfers and keep teams competitive. Some of the wealthiest owners include those behind Newcastle United, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Arsenal. Liverpool’s ownership group led by Jeff Bezos has also pushed their wealth ranking up significantly.

Clubs now face competition not only on the pitch but also in financial strength. Some teams are owned by states or billionaires, making it harder for less wealthy owners to keep up. Below is a ranking of every Premier League club based on the net worth of their owners.

• Brentford - Matthew BenhamNet worth: £216 millionBenham made his fortune through gambling companies like Matchbook and Smartodds. He took over Brentford in 2012 and also owns Danish club FC Midtjylland. Known for a data-driven approach, he helped Brentford establish themselves as a consistent Premier League team and build a new stadium.
• Hull City - Acun IlicaliNet worth: £225 millionIlicali, a Turkish entrepreneur and broadcaster, bought Hull City in 2022. Though less known in England, he has experience with clubs like Fortuna Sittard and Shelbourne. His focus is now on developing Hull City after their promotion.
• Coventry City - Doug KingNet worth: £317 millionBritish businessman King became sole owner in 2023 and revamped Coventry’s finances and operations. His bold managerial changes paid off as Coventry won promotion back to the Premier League after 25 years.
• Brighton - Tony BloomNet worth: £1.3 billionBloom made billions through poker and gambling. Buying Brighton in 2009, he brought a clear philosophy and savvy scouting network that unearthed talents like Moises Caicedo, who was sold to Chelsea for a record £115 million.
• Bournemouth - Black Knight Football Club & Cannae HoldingsNet worth: £1.9 billionUS billionaire Bill Foley took over Bournemouth in 2023. Also chairman of several firms and owner of the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team, Foley helped push Bournemouth towards European qualification despite starting in the Championship.
• Sunderland - Kyril Louis-DreyfusNet worth: £2 billionThe youngest Premier League chairman at 28, Louis-Dreyfus has overseen Sunderland’s rise from League One back to the Premier League, even securing Europa League qualification in their first season back.
• Nottingham Forest - Evangelos MarinakisNet worth: £5.1 billionMarinakis, who also owns Olympiacos, heavily invested in Forest after their return to the Premier League. Despite frequent managerial changes, the club finished in the top seven in 2024/25, earning European football.
• Tottenham Hotspur - ENIC International LtdNet worth: £5.1 billionENIC, led by Joe Lewis, has controlled Spurs since 2001. Lewis lives in the Bahamas and faced insider trading accusations in 2023. Tottenham have spent heavily on new players under Roberto De Zerbi to avoid relegation struggles.
• Leeds United - 49ers EnterprisesNet worth: £6.2 billionOwners of the San Francisco 49ers NFL team, 49ers Enterprises helped Leeds return to the Premier League with strong financial backing. Leeds spent around £100 million on transfers in 2025/26 and continue investing heavily.
• Everton - Friedkin GroupNet worth: £9 billionLed by Dan Friedkin, the Friedkin Group acquired Everton in 2024. They also own Roma in Italy. A major move includes relocating from Goodison Park to the Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2025, aiming to push Everton higher in the league.