Leeds United can boast one of the biggest and most famous list of investors with few more well-known than Will Ferrell. The American actor was announced as a minority shareholder in May and got his first taste of Elland Road during last month’s 1-0 defeat against Burnley.
Ferrell, 56, will is part of an ever-growing list of limited partners who have money in the club but don’t make any decisions in the boardroom. That list includes some of the world’s most well-known athletes and celebrities from every industry, from actor Russell Crowe to multi-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps and more recently, the Red Bull network.
There are now some major names from across the globe with a vested interest in United’s fortunes, and Ferrell is among the highest net worth individuals to have attached their name to the club since 49ers Enterprises bought out Andrea Radrizzani last summer. Take a look below to see where the actor ranks among his fellow investors.
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