Here are five active footballers who currently own a football club in different leagues in a bid to re-invest in the game of football.
According to recent reports, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has become the owner of a football club in the French club football division. According to popular football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Kylian will acquire 80% of the club’s shares and the deal has been sealed. The 25-year-old becomes a club owner via Coalition Capital for Caen.
Following the official announcement of Kylian Mbappe becoming the youngest footballer to own a football club, questions as to whether active players are allowed to own football clubs have been raised by fans and critics alike.
The fact remains there are other active footballers who own football clubs in different leagues in the world.
Which footballers own football clubs?
Kylian Mbappé - Recently acquired a majority stake in Ligue 2 side Caen.
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- Brief History: Stade Malherbe Caen, commonly known as Caen, is a French football club founded in 1913. Based in Caen, Normandy, the club has spent several seasons in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, with a reputation for nurturing young talent. Caen's home ground is the Stade Michel d'Ornano.
Jamie Vardy - Co-owner of Rochester New York FC.
- Brief History: Rochester New York FC, previously known as Rochester Rhinos, is a professional soccer club based in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1996, the club has a rich history in lower-division U.S. soccer and is known for winning the 1999 U.S. Open Cup. The team rebranded and joined the MLS Next Pro league in 2021.
Wilfried Zaha - Part of a consortium that bought AFC Croydon Athletic.
- Brief History: AFC Croydon Athletic is a semi-professional football club based in Thornton Heath, South London. Founded in 2012, the club competes in the English non-league system and plays its home matches at the Mayfield Stadium. The team aims to engage with the local community and develop young talent.
Sadio Mané - Recently purchased Bourges Foot 18, a fourth-tier French club.
- Brief History: Bourges Foot 18 is a football club based in Bourges, France. Founded in 1983, it has mostly played in the lower tiers of French football. The club is known for its strong community roots and focus on youth development. Mané's investment aims to help the club grow and professionalize.
N'Golo Kanté - Acquired Royal Excelsior Virton, a Belgian third-tier club.
- Brief History: Royal Excelsior Virton is a football club located in Virton, Belgium. Founded in 1922, the club has a modest history in Belgian football, mostly playing in the lower divisions. Kanté's involvement is focused on stabilizing the club and enhancing its youth academy to build a strong foundation for the future.
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