Football clubs owned by Footballers

March 13, 2023

Football clubs owned by footballers are a growing trend in modern football. Several high-profile players have invested in clubs with the aim of contributing to the development of the sport beyond their playing careers. These players use their experience and wealth to invest in football clubs, bringing their expertise to the boardroom and helping to shape the future of their respective clubs. Here are some of the football clubs owned by footballers:

1.     Salford City FC – Co-owned by Manchester United’s Class of ’92

Football clubs owned by Footballers -

Salford City FC is owned by five former Manchester United players: Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Nicky Butt. The club was founded in 1940 and was bought by the Class of ’92 in 2014. They have since overseen a remarkable transformation of the club, with the team now playing in the English Football League Two.

See also  Cristiano Ronaldo Is The ‘MOST GOOGLED FOOTBALLER’ in 2023, Leaving Messi In 2nd Place

2.     Real Valladolid CF – Owned by Ronaldo

Football clubs owned by Footballers

In 2018, former Brazilian striker Ronaldo became the majority owner of Spanish club Real Valladolid. Ronaldo, who is one of the greatest footballers of all time, purchased a 51% stake in the club and immediately set about implementing his vision for the future. Since then, the club has made steady progress in La Liga, with Ronaldo’s expertise in the game helping to guide the club to greater success.

 

3.     Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami – Co-owned by David Beckham

Football clubs owned by Footballers

David Beckham’s ownership of Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami is one of the most high-profile examples of a footballer owning a football club. Beckham, who is one of the most famous footballers of all time, purchased the rights to start a Major League Soccer (MLS) team in Miami in 2014. The team began playing in the MLS in 2020 and has already made an impact on the league.

See also  Manchester United are looking to sign ‘THE NEXT CRISTIANO RONALDO’ for £89 Million

4.     Phoenix Rising FC – Didier Drogba

Football clubs owned by Footballers

Phoenix Rising is an American team that competes in the second tier of the US football pyramid, was originally established in 2014. Didier Drogba, a former Chelsea and Ivory Coast player, was signed by Phoenix on a free transfer on April 12, 2017.The Ivorian also bought a share in the club’s ownership, making him the first player-owner in football history.

5.     Miami FC

Football clubs owned by Footballers

 

Miami FC is a professional football club based in Miami, Florida. The club was founded in 2015 and is co-owned by former Italian footballer Paolo Maldini. The club currently competes in the USL Championship.

Football clubs owned by footballers are becoming increasingly common in modern football. These players are using their experience and wealth to invest in the sport they love, helping to shape the future of their respective clubs. These footballers are not just legends on the field, but also off it, using their expertise and influence to leave a lasting legacy in the game.

See also  [WATCH] Lionel Messi produces OUTRAGEOUS ‘NO LOOK ASSIST’ for Kylian Mbappe to win the game for PSG

Also read if Neymar will retire at PSG here.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Add to Collection

No Collections

Here you'll find all collections you've created before.