Which English football club made Brady a minority owner in 2023?

Tom Brady became a minority owner of Birmingham City in 2023. He joined Knighthead Capital Management, the U.S.-based investment group that controlled the English club, and became chairman of a new advisory board.

The announcement came in August 2023, shortly after Brady’s retirement from the NFL. His role was not that of a sole owner or club president: Birmingham City described him as a minority investor and adviser whose experience would support areas such as health, nutrition, recovery, and performance.

Birmingham City, nicknamed the Blues, plays at St Andrew’s in Birmingham, England. At the time of Brady’s investment, the club competed in the EFL Championship, England’s second tier below the Premier League.

A common mix-up is treating Brady’s stake as a full takeover comparable to celebrity-led ownership at some other English clubs. His involvement was a partnership and advisory appointment. The club was Birmingham City—not Derby County, Sunderland, or Leeds United.