The Wealth Behind Every Premier League Club Owner

The wealth of Premier League club owners plays a major role in their teams' success, with wealthy backers funding key transfers and helping clubs stay competitive. Clubs like Newcastle United, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Arsenal boast some of the richest owners. Liverpool's position in this list has climbed since Jeff Bezos' consortium took over.

Years ago, who owned your football club wasn’t a big concern for fans. Now, having a financially powerful owner is almost mandatory to compete in the world’s toughest league. Some clubs are even state-backed, like Newcastle and Manchester City. Here’s how all current Premier League clubs rank by the net worth of their owners.

• Brentford – Matthew BenhamNet worth: £216 millionBenham, a Brentford supporter, built his fortune through gambling companies such as Matchbook and Smartodds. He took over the Bees in 2012 and also owns Danish side FC Midtjylland. Known for applying data analytics, he helped Brentford establish themselves as a Premier League regular and build a new stadium. Alongside Brighton, Brentford focuses on developing young talent and selling them on for profit.
• Hull City – Acun IlicaliNet worth: £225 millionIlicali’s media company ACUNMEDYA acquired Hull City in 2022. Famous in Turkey as a broadcaster and entrepreneur, the 57-year-old has ties to Dutch club Fortuna Sittard and Irish side Shelbourne. His sole focus is now Hull City, which bodes well for the newly promoted team.
• Coventry City – Doug KingNet worth: £317 millionKing became Coventry’s sole owner in 2023 and quickly restructured the club’s finances and operations. Despite skepticism after replacing long-serving manager Mark Robins with Frank Lampard, Coventry secured promotion to the Premier League after 25 years away. Their value could rise further if they remain in the top tier.
• Brighton – Tony BloomNet worth: £1.3 billionBloom earned his billions through poker and gambling ventures. Owning Brighton since 2009, his data-driven approach has powered the club’s rise. The Seagulls scout cleverly worldwide, bringing in talent like Moises Caicedo, who later transferred to Chelsea for a record £115 million, the highest fee ever in the Premier League.
• Bournemouth – Black Knight Football Club & Cannae HoldingsNet worth: £1.9 billionUS billionaire Bill Foley took control of Bournemouth in 2023. Chairman of Fidelity National Financial and other firms, Foley also owns NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and holds a stake in France’s FC Lorient. After Bournemouth’s surprise survival in 2022/23, new signings and the appointment of Andoni Iraola pushed the club toward Europe, though Marco Silva now leads them.
• Sunderland – Kyril Louis-DreyfusNet worth: £2 billionYoungest chairman in football at age 28, Louis-Dreyfus took Sunderland from League One back to the Premier League, qualifying for the Europa League in their first season back. Despite being one of the less wealthy owners, the club's recent success has been remarkable.
• Nottingham Forest – Evangelos MarinakisNet worth: £5.1 billionMarinakis, who also owns Olympiacos, invested heavily after Forest returned to the Premier League. His signings helped the club survive two seasons and finish in the top seven in 2024/25, earning European football. Marinakis is known for bold moves, including hiring the league's first referee analyst and cycling through several managers before settling on Oliver Glasner.
• Tottenham Hotspur – ENIC International LtdNet worth: £5.1 billionJoe Lewis owns 70.6% of ENIC Group, which has controlled Spurs since 2001. While former CEO Daniel Levy was a constant presence, Lewis lives in the Bahamas. Lewis faced insider trading accusations in July 2023, which he denies. Tottenham have spent heavily on new players, with 39 signings worth £237 million under Roberto De Zerbi to avoid another relegation battle.
• Leeds United – 49ers EnterprisesNet worth: £6.2 billionOwned by the group behind the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, Leeds have plenty of financial backing. They topped the Championship recently and spent £100 million on transfers in 2025/26, with similar spending planned as they aim to stay up.
• Everton – Friedkin GroupNet worth: £9 billionAmerican billionaire Dan Friedkin’s group took majority ownership in 2024, ending years of instability under Farhad Moshiri. Besides owning Roma, Friedkin oversaw Everton's move from Goodison Park to the Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2025. Although ambition is high, more squad reinforcements are needed for a push toward European competition.