The World’s Richest Football Club Owners: Where Leeds United and 49ers Rank
As Leeds United continues its push for promotion back to the Premier League, the club’s ownership group, 49ers Enterprises, has been making headlines with its potential takeover of Scottish side Rangers. But where do the 49ers rank among the world’s richest football club owners?
According to recent reports, the 49ers Enterprises, led by chairman Paraag Marathe, are part of a consortium looking to buy Rangers in a £100 million takeover deal. While the move has raised eyebrows among Leeds United fans, it’s a testament to the 49ers’ growing influence in the football world.
But how do the 49ers stack up against other wealthy football club owners? According to Forbes’ latest estimates, the world’s richest football club owners are:
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns Newcastle United, with an estimated worth of £320 billion.
- Qatar Sports Investments, which owns Paris Saint-Germain, with an estimated worth of £200 billion.
- Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who owns Manchester City, with an estimated worth of £20 billion.
- Todd Boehly, who owns Chelsea FC, with an estimated worth of £12 billion.
- The Glazer Family, who own Manchester United, with an estimated worth of £10 billion.
- Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool, with an estimated worth of £6 billion.
- Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which owns Arsenal, with an estimated worth of £5.5 billion.
- 49ers Enterprises, which owns Leeds United, with an estimated worth of £4.5 billion.
- Red Bull GmbH, which owns Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig, with an estimated worth of £4 billion.
- City Football Group, which owns Melbourne City and Girona, with an estimated worth of £3.5 billion.
As Leeds United continues to push for promotion, the 49ers’ wealth and influence will undoubtedly play a key role. With their financial backing, the club has been able to attract top talent and invest in its infrastructure.
However, some fans have expressed concerns about the potential takeover of Rangers, worrying that it could divert attention and resources away from Leeds United. But with the 49ers’ track record of success in the NFL, it’s likely that they will be able to balance their interests and continue to drive Leeds United forward.
As one Leeds United icon recently noted, “The 49ers have been great for Leeds United so far. They’ve brought a level of professionalism and expertise that has really helped the club.”
With their wealth, influence, and expertise, the 49ers Enterprises are undoubtedly one of the most powerful ownership groups in football. As Leeds United continues its push for promotion, it will be exciting to see how the 49ers’ influence shapes the club’s future.