Club Owners and Their Nationalities (Premier League 2025)

Here are the current majority owners of Premier League clubs, listed alphabetically by country.

🇨🇳 China

1. Wolverhampton Wanderers – Guo Guangchang – China

🇪🇬 Egypt

1. Aston Villa – Nassef Sawiris – Egypt

🏴 England

1. Brentford – Matthew Benham – England

2. Brighton – Tony Bloom – England

3. Tottenham Hotspur – Joe Lewis – England

🇬🇷 Greece

1. Nottingham Forest – Evangelos Marinakis – Greece

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

1. Newcastle United – Public Investment Fund – Saudi Arabia

🇨🇭 Switzerland

1. Sunderland – Kyril Louis-Dreyfus – Switzerland

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

1. Manchester City – Sheikh Mansour – UAE

🇺🇸 United States

1. Arsenal – Stan Kroenke

2. Bournemouth – Bill Foley

3. Burnley – Alan Pace

4. Chelsea – Behdad Eghbali & Jose E. Feliciano

5. Crystal Palace – Woody Johnson

6. Everton – Dan Friedkin

7. Fulham – Shahid Khan

8. Leeds United – Paraag Marathe

9. Liverpool – John W. Henry

10. Manchester United – Glazer Family

🏴 Wales

1. West Ham United – David Sullivan – Wales

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Summary 

1. United States – 10 clubs – 50%

2. England – 3 clubs – 15%

3. China, Egypt, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, UAE, Wales – 1 club each – 5%

Follow this thread ⬇️ for how each owner bought their club and their story.

1 - Wolverhampton Wanderers (China)

Guo Guangchang, chairman of Fosun International, bought Wolves in 2016 for around £45m. He invested heavily in recruitment, partnering with agent Jorge Mendes, which helped Wolves rise back to the Premier League and qualify for Europe.

2 – Aston Villa (Egypt)

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris became co-owner in 2018, alongside Wes Edens. They rescued Villa from financial collapse after Tony Xia’s troubled ownership, investing in players and returning Villa to Premier League stability.

3 – Brentford (England)

Matthew Benham, a professional gambler and owner of Smartodds, took full control of Brentford in 2012. Known for his “Moneyball” data-driven model, he transformed the Bees into a Premier League club, building a sustainable future.

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4 – Brighton (England)

Tony Bloom, nicknamed “The Lizard” in poker circles, invested £93m into Brighton in 2009, saving the club and financing the Amex Stadium. A lifelong fan, he built them into an established Premier League side admired for smart recruitment.

5 – Tottenham Hotspur (England)

Joe Lewis, a billionaire currency trader, gained control of Spurs in 2001 through ENIC Group. He oversaw the club’s move into the £1bn Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, setting Spurs up as a European heavyweight.

6 – Nottingham Forest (Greece)

Evangelos Marinakis, a shipping magnate, acquired Forest in 2017. Known for also owning Olympiacos, he guided Forest back to the Premier League in 2022 after more than two decades outside the top flight.

7 – Newcastle United (Saudi Arabia)

The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, bought Newcastle in 2021 for £305m. Since then, they’ve invested heavily, taking the club into the Champions League.

8 – Sunderland (Switzerland)

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, heir to the Louis-Dreyfus business empire, became Sunderland’s majority shareholder in 2021 at just 23 years old - making him the youngest owner in English football.

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9 – Manchester City (UAE)

Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi bought City in 2008 for £210m. His takeover sparked the club’s transformation into a global powerhouse, winning multiple Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League.

10 – Arsenal (USA)

Stan Kroenke began buying shares in Arsenal in 2007 and gained full control in 2018. His Kroenke Sports empire also owns the LA Rams (NFL) and Denver Nuggets (NBA).

11 – Bournemouth (USA)

Bill Foley, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), led a consortium to purchase Bournemouth in 2022. His goal: turn the club into a sustainable Premier League side with global expansion plans.

12 – Burnley (USA)

Alan Pace, a former Citibank executive, bought Burnley in 2020 through ALK Capital. He oversaw their Championship-winning campaign in 2023 under Vincent Kompany.

13 – Chelsea (USA)

Behdad Eghbali & José E. Feliciano of Clearlake Capital led the takeover of Chelsea in 2022, alongside Todd Boehly, after Roman Abramovich was forced to sell due to sanctions.

14 – Crystal Palace (USA)

Woody Johnson, U.S. businessman and owner of the New York Jets (NFL), is a co-owner of Crystal Palace, joining the club’s investor group in the 2020s to boost global expansion.

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15 – Everton (USA)

Dan Friedkin, Texas billionaire and CEO of Gulf States Toyota, bought Everton in 2024, ending Farhad Moshiri’s turbulent reign. He’s tasked with stabilizing finances and finishing the new stadium.

16 – Fulham (USA)

Shahid Khan, billionaire owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL), bought Fulham in 2013. Known for his iconic mustache, he invested in both Craven Cottage renovations and squad improvements.

17 – Leeds United (USA)

Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises, completed a full takeover in 2023. His group first invested in 2018, steadily increasing their stake before gaining control.

18 – Liverpool (USA)

John W. Henry and Fenway Sports Group purchased Liverpool in 2010 for £300m. They modernized operations, delivered the Premier League in 2020, and restored Anfield’s status as a fortress.

19 – Manchester United (USA)

The Glazer Family bought United in 2005 for £790m in a controversial leveraged buyout. Fans have long protested their debt-fueled ownership, but they remain in charge in 2025.

20 – West Ham United (Wales)

David Sullivan, Welsh businessman and former adult magazine publisher, took full control of West Ham in 2010. He oversaw their move to London Stadium and recent European success.