TOM BRADY is arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history.
Brady, 46, eventually retired “for good” in February after a staggering career spanning 23 years.
Tom Brady shocked Birmingham fans by becoming a part-owner of the clubCredit: Instagram @bcfc
During his legendary NFL career, he won a record seven Super Bowls.Thanks to Alamy
Among those victories were a record seven Super Bowl titles, five of which he was voted MVP for.
But now that his playing days are over, Brady is determined to have just as much success in retirement as he had during his playing days.
And he has already backed many international sports clubs, mostly via Knighthead Capital Management.
Investments made by the US hedge fund total an impressive £8 billion.
Thomas Wagner, co-founder and co-CEO of Knighthead, first met Brady through a mutual acquaintance while their boys attended the same New York elementary school.
Birmingham City is one of the newest additions to the company’s extensive list of clients.
In July, Knighthead acquired controlling ownership of the Blues, and a month later, Brady shocked supporters by becoming a co-owner.
Despite his lack of football knowledge, the NFL legend promised to get to work right away.
Brady formally joined Birmingham City FC and announced his decision to fans.
“And perhaps you’re thinking, ‘What do you know about English football, Tom?’
Let’s just say I have a lot of ground to cover.
“But I do know a few things about winning, and I think they might translate pretty well.”
Brady and Knighthead have not only funded the Championship club, but they have also co-founded a Major League Pickleball squad, where they are joined by Kim Clijsters, a former tennis world No. 1.
LeBron James, Drew Brees, and James Blake are just a few of the other superstars that have invested in the rapidly growing sport of pickleball, which wants to have 40 million participants by 2030.
Wagner and Brady have also found success in motorsport with their partnership with Hertz Team JOTA, whose Porsche 963 will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans while bearing the emblem of Brady’s BRADY apparel line.
However, Brady has expanded his racing interests beyond only the track in recent months, having purchased an electric boat racing team in July.
The acquisition puts the Californian in direct competition with clubs owned by the likes of Rafael Nadal, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Perez in the E1 World Championship, which features players of both sexes.
In March, Brady became a minority owner of the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, and he was overjoyed about it. “My love for women’s sports began at a young age when I would tag along to all my older sisters’ games,” he said. “They were by far the best athletes in the house!”
As a family, we rejoiced in their success, and they continue to motivate me to this day.
The BRADY clothing brand logo features on the Hertz Porsche 963Credit: Getty
Brady bankrolled the defending WNBA champions Las Vegas Aces.Getty Images
I applaud the Aces and the WNBA for their efforts to develop the game and provide opportunities for the next generation of athletes.
Mark Davis owns the controlling stake in both the Aces and the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL.
However, Brady’s investment in the American football club has run into trouble due to ambiguous employment regulations.
In addition to his financial stakes in the NFL, Brady is also an endorser for a wide variety of commercial brands, such as Amazon, Under Armour, EA Sports, Subway, and IWC Watches.
In addition to the aforementioned NFT and cryptocurrency businesses, he also runs a fitness and nutrition firm called TB12, a clothing line, and a production company.
Brady’s off-field achievements also contribute to his reported £237m wealth.
The investment into the Las Vegas Raiders has proved complicatedCredit: Getty
Knighthead Capital Management owns a pickleball team with Brady and tennis ace Kim Clijsters involvedCredit: Getty
Brady joined Rafael Nadal, Didier Drogba and Sergio Perez by buying an electric boat racing teamCredit: Getty