Who is the owner of Liverpool Football Club?

The mastermind behind Liverpool lifting the first Premier League trophy in 30 years!

Who is the owner of Liverpool Football Club?

Liverpool FC's home ground, Anfield Stadium. (Image via LFC's official website)

Liverpool Football Club, a highly esteemed team in England and Europe with almost 132 years of history, is currently owned by Fenway Sports Group LLC. This group, led by John Henry and Tom Werner, plays a crucial role in the club’s recent success and trophy collection.

These Premier League giants have a stellar collection of 50 major men’s first-team honors. Making them the most decorated English team.

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Additionally, various investors, including Henry and Werner with more than 10% interest, contribute to the club’s economic well-being through Fenway Sports Group subsidiaries.

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John Henry and the takeover of Liverpool FC

John Henry, an American businessman and investor, owns Liverpool Football Club. He also owns the Boston Red Sox and The Boston Globe. Previously, he was the owner of the Fenway Sports Group, which owned the Boston baseball club. In 2010, during Liverpool’s financial struggles, Henry bought the club.

Jurgen Klopp with John Henry and wife Linda Pizzuti
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with John Henry and his wife Linda Pizzuti. (Image via The Sun)

Back in 2011, NBA superstar LeBron James purchased a 2% ownership stake in Liverpool, spending $6.5 million on this investment while playing for the Miami Heat. Forbes now (in 2023) values the English club at $4.45 billion.

Before Henry, Liverpool had owners, Tom Hicks and George N Gillett, who failed to fulfill promises of a new stadium and success for the club. The fans were unhappy, and the club was in massive debt, owing around $1 billion. John Henry stepped in, turning the situation around. Under his ownership, Liverpool has achieved success in both England and Europe, winning trophies and improving the club’s reputation and finances.

Liverpool Football Club’s Net Worth

Liverpool have seen a huge spike in their net worth over the past few years, moving the club to the 4th spot among the world’s most valuable football clubs. According to Forbes, LFC was valued at a whopping $5.29 billion in 2023. Most of it is down to the Nike sponsorship.

John Henry & Tom Werner
John Henry & Tom Werner celebrating Liverpool’s success. (Image via This is Anfield)

John Henry since taking over Liverpool in 2010 has significantly worked towards the economic development of the club and in recent years after the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as the coach and the Reds finding the key to success they have only boomed commercially.

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