Tom Brady joins Birmingham City board as minority investor
NFL great Tom Brady became a minority investor and joined the board of Birmingham City after Knighthead Capital took over the club in 2023.
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In mid-2023, American football legend Tom Brady became a minority investor in Birmingham City, the English club then playing in the second-tier Championship. He also joined the club's board as a director.
His involvement followed the takeover of Birmingham by Knighthead Capital Management, a New York-based investment firm. The deal ended a period of uncertainty under previous Hong Kong-linked ownership, and the new owners spoke of long-term ambitions to rebuild the club and return it to the Premier League.
Brady, widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, with seven Super Bowl titles, had no previous background in English football. His arrival brought global attention to a club that had spent years outside the top flight. It also reflected the growing interest of American investors in English football. The club promoted his role as part of a wider plan involving investment in the squad, the stadium and the surrounding area.
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