Find out who owns SL Benfica, the owner's net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the Portuguese football club.
S.L. Benfica is a professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal, and competes in the Primeira Liga. The club was founded in 1904 and is one of the Big Three" clubs, alongside FC Porto and Sporting CP.
Who owns SL Benfica?
SL Benfica is primarily owned by Sport Lisboa e Benfica-Futebol SAD (a public limited sports company) with 63.65% of the club. The remaining shares belong to other major shareholders.
Benfica ownership structure
José Antonio dos Santos (13.67%)
LuÃs Filipe Ferreira Vieira (3.277%)
Grupo Valouro SGPS SA (2.707%)
Rui Manuel César Costa (0.0435%)
Lenore Sports Partners (LSP), a consortium led by Jean-Marc Chapus and Elliot Hayes, acquired 5.24%*of Benfica SAD in 2025.
Club Net Worth and Value
SL Benfica is valued at €348 million.
Ownership History
SL Benfica has been primarily owned by Sport Lisboa e Benfica-Futebol SAD. However, various investors own shares, including José Antonio dos Santos and LuÃs Filipe Vieira.
Stadium Information
Benfica plays its home games at the Estádio da Luz located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Trophies and Achievements
SL Benfica is the most successful club in Portugal, having won up to 87 major trophies throughout its history, including the Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal (Cup), Taça da Liga (League Cup), Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (Super Cup) and two European Cups.