Extremely wealthy football players are diverting their wealth to football clubs. This form of long-term investment has been recognized among football stars, whether retired or still active.
Here, we take a look at ten wealthy footballers who have stakes in football clubs.
Ten wealthy footballers who have stakes in football clubs
- 1 David Beckham
Former Manchester United winger David Beckham owns a minority stake of 10% in Major League Soccer giant Inter Miami.
Beckham’s influence at the club was able to attract Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets.
2. Didier Drogba
Another world-class player who owns a stake in a football club is former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
The Ivorian has a stake in American Football Club Phoenix Rising, along with the majority shareholders, Alex Zheng and Berke Barkay.
3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Another wealthy player who has a stake in a football club is the legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The former AC Milan striker has a stake in Swedish League giant Hammarby IF.
Ibrahimovic purchased a 23.5% stake in the football club. Upon the successful purchase of the stake, he is extremely struggling to participate in the control of the club, with more focus being put on AC Milan.
4. Gerard Pique
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has a stake in FC Andorra. On December 30, 2018, Pique Investment Group, named Kosmos, bought the majority of the shares of the football club.
Pique is currently the CEO and president of the football club.
5. Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy, who plays for Premier League side Leicester City, secured a minority stake in New York State base side Rochester Rhinos.
After retirement, the player will be actively involved in the success of the team.
6. Paolo Madini
Another name is Paolo Madini, who was previously one of the most intelligent defenders in the world. He purchased a stake in Miami FC.
The former AC Milan star owns 50% of the football club, and the rest is owned by his best friend and businessman, Riccardo Silva.
7. Ngolo Kante
Ngolo Kante is another player who owns a football club. When he moved to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, his wealth surged by a significant amount.
This prompted the former Chelsea player to secure a stake in the Royal Excelsior football team.
8. Ronaldo Nazario
Another player with a stake in a football club is the world-famous Ronaldo. The former Barcelona star acquired 51% of Real Valladolid shares when the club secured promotion to La Liga in 2017. His shares have risen to 87%.
9. Thierry Henry
The former French footballer who is coaching the men’s under-23 team at the Paris Olympics, acquired ownership in Como two years ago.
10. Kylian Mbappe
After recently leaving French soccer to join Real Madrid in Spain, Kylian Mbappe has made a significant investment in Ligue 2 team Stade Malherbe Caen.
Through his company, Interconnected Ventures, the former PSG now owns a majority stake in the club via Coalition Capital, highlighting his commitment to the team despite moving to the new league.
Famous wealthy Footballers Who Own Stakes In Football Clubs.
1. David Beckham (Inter Miami)
2. Didier Drogba (Phoenix Rising FC)
3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Hammarby IF)
4. Gerard Pique (FC Andorra)
5. Jamie Vardy (Rochester New York FC)
6. Paolo Madini, Miami FC
7. Ngolo Kante, Royal Excelsior Virton
8. Ronaldo Nazario, Real Valladolid
9. Thierry Henry-Como 1907
10. Kylian Mbappe- SM Caen.
