Find out Shahid Khan's net worth, how he makes his money, his age, his personal life, his family, and other valuable information.
Shahid Rafiq Khan is a Pakistani-American billionaire who is known for his investments in the sports and entertainment industry.
His investments in the sporting world cut across different verticals like association football, the National Football League, and wrestling.
How he makes his money is quite simple. He gets his money through his investments in sports franchises, especially in the NFL and wrestling promotion. He has made a name for himself in the sports and entertainment industry globally.
Shahid Khan net worth 2025
According to figures from Forbes, Shahid Khan is worth $13.3B accrued from his investments in NFL franchise Jacksonville Jaguars and wrestling promotion.
How does Shahid Khan make his money?
His investments cut across different verticals, from association football (soccer) and the NFL to professional wrestling promotion.
Shahid Khan's wealth comes from different sources he has continued to invest in over the years. His interests cut across many areas, from sports and entertainment to technology.
Flex-N-Gate
Shahid Khan's humble beginnings were at Flex-N-Gate, a company focused on the manufacturing and production of bumper trucks for customised trucks. After a while with the company, he went on to purchase it in 1980 from its former owner, Charles Gleason Butzow.
He continued his career in the manufacturing and production of car bumpers and soon became a major supplier, especially for Toyota vehicles, which had become the sole supplier in the United States by 1989.
Between 2010 and 2020, the company had already generated revenues in the range of $2 to $8 billion. Today, the company has a significant presence across the United States.
The company is also considered one of the largest automotive parts suppliers in the United States due to its volume of products and coverage across the country.
In a nutshell, Flex-N-Gate produces metals, plastics, lighting, and mechanical assemblies. The company also develops battery solutions for vehicles.
The company, apart from the United States, also covers other markets such as North America and Europe. According to Forbes, the company has over 76 plants across the world.
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
Shahid Khan is the current owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise team. He began moving to buy the Jacksonville-based franchise in 2011 after meeting with the previous owners regarding the possible sale.
A verbal agreement was made initially regarding the sale of the club before eventually heading for an outright sale of the team. The Jacksonville Jaguars were purchased for $770 million, with the final deal sealed in 2012.
The Jacksonville Jaguars is an expansion franchise from 1995. The team competes in the American Football Conference South Division and plays its home games at the EverBank Stadium.
Since the Shahid Khan takeover of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team has won two AFC South Divisional titles. The team has also consistently made appearances in the NFL playoffs.
According to figures from Forbes, the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise team is valued at $4.6B.
His initial attempt at becoming an NFL franchise owner was the Los Angeles Rams, which was later purchased by Stan Kroenke, according to Wikipedia.
Fulham Football Club
Following the successful takeover of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Shahid Khan continued with his ambition of investing in sports teams and landed in the Premier League. In 2013, the billionaire businessman began talks to purchase Fulham Football Club, the London-based team.
The deal was later finalised within the same month following the agreement with the club's previous owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. According to Wikipedia, Shahid Khan bought Fulham FC for a fee between £150–200 million. He is also the team's current chairman following the takeover.
Since the takeover by Shahid Khan, Fulham has won the EFL Championship Promotion Playoffs twice as they transverse between the top flight and the second tier at the time.
According to figures from Forbes, Fulham FC is currently valued at $790M. Fulham's ownership by the businessman tycoon came barely a year following the announcement of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Another source of Shahid Khan's wealth is the All Elite Wrestling brand, which he co-owns. Along with his son (Tony Khan), he became the lead investor in All Elite Wrestling, a professional wrestling-promoted brand.
Tony Khan currently holds the position of CEO and president of the company.
AEW in a nutshell
The company focuses on the promotion of professional wrestling in the United States and is currently based in Jacksonville.
The company offers its product in areas including home video, merchandise, video on demand, live events, publishing, pay-per-view, and TV.
The company has subdivisions that include AEW Games, AEW Heels, AEW Music, and Shop AEW. According to figures from Wikipedia, the company generated around $250 million in 2023.
Today, the "All Elite Wrestling" brand is considered one of the largest wrestling promotions in the world.
Ring of Honour (ROH)
Ring of Honour is the second professional wrestling promotion brand that is owned by Shahid Khan.
Before Shahid Khan's investment in the company, it was already an established name in the professional wrestling promotion industry and was considered to be one of the largest in the 2010s.
Khan bought the company in 2022 and has already established it as one of the top promotion brands. The company offers its products that cover home video, pay-per-view, merchandise, video-on-demand, streaming network service, live events, etc.
As part of measures to promote the sport more efficiently, the company launched various programs that include Code of Honour, Future of Honour, Women of Honour, ROH Dojo, ROH Hall of Fame, and Proving Ground.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Toronto
The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Toronto is a 55-storey residential condominium and a 30-storey luxury hotel tower in Toronto, Canada.
According to the Toronto Life online portal, Shahid Khan bought the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences from the Saudi prince Kingdom Holdings Company for $225 million.
The hotel started operations in 2012, being one of the luxury hotels in Canada and North America. It features a spa, Café Boulud, a bar, and event spaces.
Acccording to Forbes, a new Four Seasons property in Jacksonville in 2026.
Age
Born July 18th, 1950, in Lahore, Pakistan, Shahid Khan is 74 years old.
Personal Life and Education
The Pakistani American billionaire was born in Lahore, which is the second largest city in Pakistan. His family was into construction activities.
His mother was a professor of mathematics, while his father sold equipment related to construction and design, which are surveying and drawing equipment.
Shahid looked to further his education and moved to the US in 1967 and studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He attended the Grainger College of Engineering and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in engineering in 1971.
Shahid Khan owns a modern standard apartment in Naples, Florida, and also in Chicago's Gold Coast neighbourhood.
Wife and Children
Shahid Khan is married to Ann Carlson. They have two children. Shanna Khan (daughter) and a son, Tony Khan, who is the CEO and president of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Awards and Recognition
The majority of Shahid Khan awards are from the academic sector. Over the years, he has been recognised by some of the biggest institutions in the world.
They included the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1999 (Department of Mechanical Science and Industrial Engineering) from the University of Illinois.
Alumni Award for Distinguished Service in 2006 from the Grainger College of Engineering. The University of Illinois Alumni Association also recognised him in 2005 with an award for Distinguished Service.