Another name was added to Leeds United’s growing list of famous investors earlier this week with NFL star Maxx Crosby joining the project. In a post on Instagram which included a graphic of himself wearing the Leeds home shirt, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive player wrote: “Winners recognise winners. Proud to invest with Leeds United All in on the culture.”
Crosby joins a long list of elite American sports stars with a minority stake in Leeds including the likes of basketball player Larry Nance, pro golfer Jordan Spieth and Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps. Away from sports, everyone from Hollywood actors to politicians have a vested interest in goings on at Elland Road.
49ers Enterprises remain the majority shareholders and decision-makers, with Red Bull joining the likes of Russell Crowe, Will Ferrell and now Crosby in putting money into the club. Below, the YEP takes a look at the estimated net worth of those now involved with the Whites.
14. Jordan Spieth
The former number one has a reported net worth of $120 million (£95.2 million) | Getty Images
15. Will Ferrell
Another high-profile Leeds United investor, Hollywood actor Ferrell has an estimated net worth of around $160 million (£127.5 million) | Getty Images
16. Russell Westbrook
The NBA star, currently at the LA Clippers, is worth $375 million (£297.8 million) | Getty Images
17. 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
18. 49ers Enterprises
The combined net worth of 49ers Enterprises and those involved in it is $7.21 billion (£5.72 billion) | Getty Images