Find out about Man City owners' net worth and how Sheikh Mansour makes money.
Man City owners are currently one of the wealthiest in the English Premier League. The club is owned by Abu Dhabi United Group through its subsidiary City Football Group, which is owned by Sheikh Mansour.
Who is Sheikh Mansour, and what is his net worth?
Sheikh Mansour is a member of the Emirati royal family. Although there is no official figure regarding his personal net worth, even though some sources suggest $30 billion, he is part of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, whose net worth is around $300 billion.
There is the position Sheikh Mansour sits on the list of the richest premier league owners today amid his wealth and portfolio.
How does Sheikh Mansour make money?
Sheikh Mansour is the majority owner of the City Football Group with up to 81.84%, while American investment firm Silver Lake owns a minority stake in the City Football Group.
Sheikh Mansour holds a political office; he is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and plays a key role in the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company.
Abu Dhabi United Group
Abu Dhabi United Group for Development and Investment is a private equity company owned by Sheikh Mansour.
Sheikh Mansour owns majority shares (81.84%) of CFG, while Silver Lake owns the remaining shares (18.16%) of the company. Its primary interest is in sports team ownership, with City Football Group as its flagship holding. Other business interests include property portfolios in the real estate industry.
City Football Group Limited owned teams around the world
Manchester City (England)
Manchester City is one of the most successful teams in English football, having won multiple Premier League titles, including four times in a row. The club won the UEFA Champions League title, the Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Manchester City has enjoyed remarkable achievements since the takeover by City Football Group. The records include seven Premier League titles, three English FA Cups, six League Cups and one UEFA Champions League.
Pep Guardiola's appointments and significant investments in player transfers helped the club become a major force in English and European football.
Manchester City Women (England)
Manchester City Women’s teams compete in the FA Women's Super League. The club gradually became a dominant side in the English women's top flight. The club has won major domestic trophies, including the FA Cup, FA WSL Continental Cup, etc.
New York City Football Club (England)
New York City FC competes in the Major League Soccer franchise as a member of the Eastern Conference. It became an expansion in 2015 as the twentieth of the league.
New York City FC dramatically increased its popularity over the years from match day attendance and to fans. The team won the MLS Cup in 2021.
Melbourne City FC (Australia)
Melbourne City Football Club is part of the Australian A-League Men soccer league. It was initially established as Melbourne Heart before the takeover led to a name change. City Football Group acquired Melbourne Heart for $12 million.
Melbourne City is currently one of the most successful teams in the Australian A-League Men.
Melbourne City Women (Australia)
Melbourne City Women was established following the CFG takeover and was immediately accepted into the Australian Women’s League, currently known as the A-League Women.
Melbourne City Women is currently one of the most successful women’s soccer teams in Australia, with four Premierships and Championships.
Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan)
Yokohama F. Marinos competes in the Japanese J1 League. It ranks as one of Japan’s most successful football clubs, with four league titles in its entire history.
The City Football Group takeover quickly turned the club’s fortune following the revamp of many areas, including management, transfers, youth development, etc.
Montevideo City Torque (Uruguay)
Montevideo City Torque competes in the Uruguayan domestic top-tier football league (Primera División) and is based in the capital city of Montevideo.
It was previously known as Club Atletico Torque before the City Football Group takeover resulted in the name change.
The CFG takeover resulted in several administrative and infrastructural changes to take the club to a high level as fast as possible.
Girona FC (Spain)
Girona FC competes in the Spanish La Liga. CFG owns majority shares in the club with over 47%. The club’s ownership also extends to the Girona FC’s youth and reserve teams, like the Girona FC B team that plays in the lower leagues of Spain.
Girona FC Women (Spain)
Girona FC Women competes in the Primera Nacional. In a bid to further expand its support for women's football, the City Football Group decided to purchase a stake in the team.
Shenzhen Peng City F.C. (China)
Sichuan Jiuniu Football Club is a Chinese pro football club that competes in the Chinese Super League. CFG are part owners but hold majority shares in the team.
Sichuan Jiuniu Football Club was founded in 2017 and began its journey to the top tier from the amateur leagues.
Mumbai City FC (India)
Mumbai City Football Club is an Indian professional football club that competes in the Indian Super League. City Football Group has a significant share of the team.
Following the CFG takeover in 2019, the club became Champions and Premiers of the Indian Super League 2020/2021 season. It currently ranks as one of the strongest football clubs in the Indian Super League franchise league.
Lommel SK (Belgium)
Lommel SK is a Belgian football club that competes in the Belgian Challenger Pro League. City Football Group is the majority owner of the team.
ESTAC Troyes (France)
Esperance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne, or Troyes, is a French football club. CFG purchased shares of the team in 2020.
Troyes Women (France)
Troyes Women is a French professional women’s football club.
Palermo (Italy)
Palermo is an Italian football club.
Palermo Women (Italy)
Bahia (Brazil)
Bahia is a Brazilian football team and currently part of the CFG network of clubs.