Will Ferrell has joined a growing list of high profile figures and athletes in buying a stake in Leeds United through owners 49ers Enterprises. The American consortium completed its takeover of the Whites last summer from Andrea Radrizzani and they have been pushing to take the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking ever since.
Ferrell isn’t the only member of Hollywood to invest in the Whites, with renowned Leeds fan Russell Crowe also a minority stakeholder, something he confirmed on social media earlier this year. Elsewhere, a host of US-based athletes are involved with NBA title winners, Olympic gold medallists and PGA Championship winners among those included. Here’s a list of the key figures and known investors in Leeds United.
7. Larry Nance Jr.
The New Orleans Pelicans basketballer has been very vocal and open about his involvement, with regular tweets and social media posts.
8. Justin Thomas
Two-time PGA champion Thomas bought into 49ers Enterprises last July.
9. Jordan Spieth
Spieth invested at the same time as Justin Thomas with the golfing pair reportedly becoming fans of the club after spending time with Matt Fitzpatrick's caddie Billy Foster.
10. Russell Crowe
Crowe is well-known to be a supporter of Leeds and he confirmed his status as a minority investor in March on social media.
11. T.J. McConnell
The Indiana Pacers star has a minority stake in 49ers Enterprises and is said to have a net worth of $5m.
12. Joe Staley
The former NFL player spent his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers and has continued that link by buying into the 49ers Enterprises.