Football stars invest money to own clubs.

Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo Nazario, and David Beckham are prime examples of famous players who have decided to invest heavily in football.

In 2024, Kylian Mbappe spent nearly 20 million euros to acquire 80% of Caen, a team playing in Ligue 2 and facing financial difficulties. This deal boosted the club's image by associating it with one of the world's leading stars at the time.

In 2019, Zlatan Ibrahimovic became a co-owner of Hammarby Football Club. This decision was highly controversial because he was an icon of Malmo, Hammarby's long-time rival. Nevertheless, the deal still demonstrated Ibrahimovic's business acumen and influence off the field.

French legend Thierry Henry owns a stake in Como in Serie A. The former Arsenal star contributes to the club's development strategy, which focuses on community engagement and job creation.

David Beckham is a prime example of a successful footballer who has also made a name for himself in the investment field. He co-founded Inter Miami in the MLS, helping the club's valuation increase from around $600 million to $1.35 billion .

In April 2025, Luka Modric , along with several investors, will become the new co-owners of Swansea City. The exact investment amount and the Croatian midfielder's shareholding percentage have not yet been disclosed.

In 2014, Salford City was taken over by a group of former Manchester United players including Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes , along with businessman Peter Lim. In 2019, Beckham bought a 10% stake, before Gary Neville acquired Lim's share in 2024. By May 2025, the club will officially belong to a new investment group led by Beckham and Gary Neville.

In 2023, former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante became the owner of Royal Excelsior Virton. The transfer fee was not disclosed.

In 2018, Ronaldo Nazario bought 51% of Real Valladolid for €30 million. A year later, the Brazilian legend further increased his ownership stake. However, he withdrew in June 2025 after transferring ownership of the club to another investor.

The Brazilian national team is unusually 'tame'. Gone are the boisterous egos and scandalous private lives; the current Brazilian team has a rare calm demeanor, where discipline and teamwork are prioritized over individual brilliance.

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