Liverpool's owners have seen their combined net worth rise by £225 million over the past year, according to the latest Forbes Billionaires List. Fenway Sports Group (FSG) principal John W. Henry and minority stakeholder LeBron James both recorded significant increases, bringing their collective wealth to nearly £7 billion.
Henry's fortune grew by £150 million to £4.2 billion, while James added £75 million to reach £1 billion. FSG chairman Tom Werner's net worth remained unchanged at £1.5 billion. The trio now hold a combined £6.7 billion, underscoring the financial clout behind the Premier League club.
LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion, has amassed over $500 million in pre-tax salary from his basketball career and more than $1 billion off the court through endorsements and business ventures with brands like Nike and PepsiCo, Forbes noted.
Liverpool, valued at £4.2 billion last May, recently marked FSG's 15th anniversary of ownership. In a statement, the group said: 'This club is part of the fabric of the city and far beyond it. There's still so much more ahead of us – more to achieve, more to win, and more memories to make, together.'
