15 Famous Celebrity Football Club Owners

Celebrities owning football clubs is no longer rare. From Hollywood actors to global athletes, stars keep buying into teams across England, Europe, Mexico, and the United States. Some take small minority stakes while others help launch new clubs from the ground up, but all of them bring capital, visibility, and useful networks that clubs can put to work.

This list gathers well known figures whose ownership is public and active. You will find when and how they joined, the type of stake they hold, plus specific steps and projects they have supported such as stadium builds, promotions, academy investments, or community programs.

David Beckham – Inter Miami CF

Beckham helped launch Inter Miami in 2020 through an expansion group that exercised a long standing option he secured during his playing career in the United States. The club opened its temporary stadium in Fort Lauderdale while developing a permanent home in Miami and built out a front office and academy structure from day one.

Inter Miami signed multiple world class players and won the Leagues Cup in its third year. The organization is now building Miami Freedom Park with plans for a purpose built venue and a mixed use district that includes a large public park.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – Wrexham AFC

The actors took over Wrexham in 2021 after a supporters vote and immediately funded upgrades across the club. Investments included first team signings, expanded medical and analytics support, and work at the Racecourse Ground with the long planned Kop redevelopment moving forward.

Wrexham returned to the English Football League in 2023 and followed up with another promotion to League One the next season. The owners also backed the women’s team and commercial growth with global partners and large matchday and merchandise gains.

Michael B. Jordan – AFC Bournemouth

Jordan joined the Bill Foley led consortium that acquired Bournemouth in December 2022. His role is as a minority investor within Black Knight Football Club, the multi club structure that also includes stakes in teams abroad.

Since the takeover the Premier League side has invested in playing staff and facilities while running fan facing initiatives that featured Jordan in kit and community campaigns. The group has also pursued data and recruitment projects across its portfolio.

Will Ferrell – Los Angeles FC

Ferrell joined LAFC’s ownership group before the club’s first MLS season in 2018. The organization built a soccer specific stadium next to downtown Los Angeles and assembled a deep roster that blended international stars with domestic talent.

LAFC has already captured multiple major trophies including MLS Cup and the Supporters Shield and has reached continental finals. The club lists a broad investor roster that connects entertainment, technology, and sports executives with local community leaders.

Matthew McConaughey – Austin FC

McConaughey became a co owner in 2019 and took on a highly visible cultural role with Austin FC. The team began MLS play in 2021 and opened Q2 Stadium with a capacity above twenty thousand along with a training center and academy plan.

On the field the club quickly reached the MLS Cup Playoffs and made a deep run in its second season. Off the field it expanded its front office, built youth pathways in Central Texas, and added new local investors to deepen community ties.

Eva Longoria – Club Necaxa

Longoria joined a United States based group that purchased half of Club Necaxa in 2021. The investment brought new capital and content focused outreach to a historic Mexican club that has a strong following in both Mexico and the United States.

The group assembled a roster of high profile minority investors and backed marketing and fan engagement initiatives. Necaxa’s project also highlights academy development and modernization of commercial operations.

Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha – AFC Croydon Athletic

Stormzy and Zaha formed a consortium with local entrepreneur Danny Young to take control of AFC Croydon Athletic in 2023. The club competes in the English non league system and serves a large south London community.

Their plan focuses on facility improvements, sustainable growth, and opportunities for local youth. The new leadership has increased attention on the club and created pathways that connect grassroots players with higher level scouting and coaching.

Tom Brady – Birmingham City

Brady became a minority investor in Birmingham City in August 2023 under the Knighthead led ownership. He also serves as chairman of the advisory board with a brief that covers commercial strategy, performance culture, and community engagement.

The club has worked on operational changes across football and business departments. Projects have included upgrades at St Andrew’s, ticketing and matchday improvements, and expanded partnerships in North America and Europe.

J. J. Watt and Kealia Watt – Burnley FC

The Watts purchased a minority stake in Burnley in May 2023 and joined the existing ownership group as public ambassadors for the club. They have been active in supporter outreach and brand initiatives that introduce the team to new audiences.

Their involvement has included matchday visits, content features, and collaborations with club charities. The investment aligns with Burnley’s work on infrastructure, youth development, and long term stability.

LeBron James – Liverpool FC

James first took a small personal stake in Liverpool in 2011 through a marketing partnership. In 2021 he converted that position into a broader role as a partner in Fenway Sports Group, the club’s parent company.

His tie to Liverpool runs through FSG’s multi team portfolio and commercial network. The club has continued to expand global fan programs, retail reach, and community initiatives while maintaining competitive standards on the field.

Drew Carey – Seattle Sounders FC

Carey joined the Sounders ownership ahead of the club’s MLS launch and was instrumental in creating the Sounders FC Alliance, a supporters body that votes on key matters. Seattle built a strong academy and scouting setup to complement high profile signings.

The Sounders have won multiple major trophies including MLS Cup and the top club title in North America. The organization also invests heavily in community programs and has one of the league’s most consistent attendance records.

Giannis Antetokounmpo – Nashville SC

Antetokounmpo and his brothers acquired a minority stake in Nashville SC in March 2023. The addition followed the opening of the club’s soccer specific stadium and a period of steady on field performance.

Nashville has grown its ownership group with local and celebrity partners and expanded youth and community programming. The club continues to invest in analytics, scouting, and fan experience at its new home.

Kevin Durant – Philadelphia Union

Durant bought a five percent stake in the Union in June 2020 with an option to increase his investment. The partnership also includes community initiatives through his foundation and the club’s charitable arm.

Philadelphia has built a reputation for academy success and smart roster building. The investment supports an approach that emphasizes player development, data informed recruitment, and sustained competitiveness.

James Harden – Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash

Harden joined the ownership group that controls MLS side Houston Dynamo, NWSL side Houston Dash, and the downtown stadium in 2019. His investment came alongside a renewed focus on technical leadership and facilities.

Since then the clubs have upgraded training resources and expanded community programming across men’s and women’s teams. Commercial efforts have included refreshed branding, new partnerships, and stadium improvements.

Elton John – Watford FC

Elton John first became Watford chairman in the 1970s and guided the club through a rapid rise that included promotion to the top division and a cup final appearance in the 1980s. He later sold his controlling stake and returned in the late 1990s for a second spell in charge.

He remains an honorary life president and has a stand named in his honor at Vicarage Road. The club’s history and identity still reflect his long association and the era of growth that began under his stewardship.

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