Leeds United welcomed another high-profile name on board this week after confirming Red Bull’s arrival as a minority stakeholder. The Austrian energy drinks company will become the new front-of-shirt sponsor from next season and has also joined an ever-growing list of individuals and companies involved at Elland Road.
Since 49ers Enterprises completed their full takeover last summer, the group of investors has continued to grow with some well-known names cropping up including the likes of comedian Will Ferrell, Actor Russell Crowe and several American sports stars. Red Bull’s investment had added them to the list and when it comes to available funds, few involved with any football club can boast such power. Take a look below to see how the company’s net worth ranks among those invested in Leeds.
13. Russell Westbrook
The NBA star, currently at the LA Clippers, is worth $375 million (£297.8 million) | Getty Images
14. Michael Schwimer
The retired MLB relief pitcher turned business owner is the founder and CEO of Big League Advantage, a $400 million (£317.7 million) investment fund | Getty Images
15. 49ers Enterprises
The combined net worth of 49ers Enterprises and those involved in it is $7.21 billion (£5.72 billion) | Getty Images
16. Red Bull
Co-owners Mark Mateschitz (pictured) and Chalerm Yoovidhya have a whopping combined net worth of $72.5 billion (£56.9 billion) | AFP via Getty Images