The group of A-list Leeds United investors grew over the bank holiday weekend with Will Ferrell taking a minority stake in the club. The actor, best known for roles in Elf and Step Brothers, has taken to English football in recent months after attending a Wrexham game and now decided to pledge his allegiance to Daniel Farke’s Whites with financial backing.
Ferrell, 56, will join 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.
There are now some major names from across the globe with a vested interest in United’s promotion push, 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.
There are now some major names from across the globe with a vested interest in United’s promotion push, 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.
![The NBA star, currently at the LA Clippers, is worth $375 million (£297.8 million)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/22/9/56/Russell%20Westbrook.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. Russell Westbrook
The NBA star, currently at the LA Clippers, is worth $375 million (£297.8 million) | Getty Images
![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](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/22/9/25/Michael%20Schwimer.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
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
![The combined net worth of 49ers Enterprises and those involved in it is $7.21 billion (£5.72 billion)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/22/9/15/49ers.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
15. 49ers Enterprises
The combined net worth of 49ers Enterprises and those involved in it is $7.21 billion (£5.72 billion) | Getty Images
![Co-owners Mark Mateschitz (pictured) and Chalerm Yoovidhya have a whopping combined net worth of $72.5 billion (£56.9 billion)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/30/18/04/GettyImages-2153129526.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
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