Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan Linked with Potential Premier League Investment.

Roger Hampel

According to Sportbible, golf legend Tiger Woods and basketball icon Michael Jordan have been tipped as potential investors in a Premier League club, sparking discussion about the potential commercial and brand impact of such a move. While still speculative, the prospect of two of the most recognisable athletes in the world entering English football highlights the growing crossover between global sports brands and the business of football.

US Ownership Presence in English Football Continues to Grow

American investment has become increasingly common across both the Premier League and the English Football League (EFL). High-profile examples include Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, all backed by US-based ownership groups. In December 2024, the Friedkin Group – owners of AS Roma – completed its takeover of Everton, adding another Premier League club to the list.

Lower down the pyramid, Wrexham AFC has demonstrated the commercial potential of celebrity-backed ownership.

Since actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over in 2021, the club has achieved three consecutive promotions, boosted its global fanbase, and become a major content property through the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series. NFL legend Tom Brady has also entered the market, acquiring a 3.3% stake in Birmingham City.

Potential Targets and Strategic Fit Tiger Woods Michael Jordan Premier League

Speaking in association with BettingLounge. co. uk, former Premier League striker Matthew Jansen suggested that Woods and Jordan’s global stature would align naturally with top-tier clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, or Chelsea. However, he also acknowledged the potential for a “Wrexham-style” project at an EFL club, where high-profile investment could transform sporting performance and commercial reach over time.

Jansen noted that his former club, Blackburn Rovers, could benefit from such an injection of capital and publicity, given fan dissatisfaction with current ownership.

Marketing and Media Impact

The arrival of Jordan or Woods in the Premier League would have an immediate PR effect, significantly boosting a club’s media value, sponsorship appeal, and international marketability. Potential commercial benefits include:

• Enhanced broadcast rights value on global markets

• Expansion of fanbases in the US and Asia

• Increased content marketing opportunities, including potential docuseries

• Access to sponsorship networks across industries beyond football