Football Rich List: Top Club Owners and Highest Paid Players

Some of the richest names in football ownership come from a mix of individuals and large investment groups. The Saudi Public Investment Fund, which owns Newcastle United, stands out with an estimated £696 billion in assets, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.

Red Bull GmbH is notable too, owning six clubs worldwide such as RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, and New York Red Bulls. They also hold minority shares in Leeds United and Paris FC.

Among individuals, Sheikh Mansour, owner of Manchester City and other clubs, is valued at around £22.6 billion. His family, rulers of the United Arab Emirates, have wealth far beyond that figure.

In the UK, Sir Jim Ratcliffe ranks as the seventh-richest man, part-owner of Manchester United, with a net worth estimated at £17 billion despite recent write-downs.

PIF (owners of Newcastle United and several Saudi clubs): £696 billion
Sheikh Mansour (Manchester City and other clubs): £22.6 billion
Red Bull GmbH (multiple clubs including RB Leipzig and Leeds United): £21.8 billion
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Manchester United): £17 billion
David Tepper (Charlotte FC): £16 billion

Highest-Earning Current Football Players

When it comes to player earnings, Cristiano Ronaldo leads with an impressive £218 million in annual income, placing him atop not only football but all sports globally, according to Forbes and InsiderMedia.

Lionel Messi follows at around £103 million. The fight for third place sees Neymar and Karim Benzema close behind with £84 million and £79 million respectively.

Kylian Mbappe has climbed the ranks significantly since his free transfer from PSG to Real Madrid, now earning approximately £69 million.