Liverpool part-owner LeBron James ranks highly in new Forbes list

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LeBron first entered the Liverpool picture back in 2011, shortly after FSG completed their 2010 takeover of the club. The NBA icon isn’t just a global superstar and newly‑minted billionaire; he’s also a long‑standing part‑owner of Liverpool and a partner in Fenway Sports Group (FSG).

LeBron first entered the Liverpool picture back in 2011, shortly after FSG completed their 2010 takeover of the club. As the club’s value has soared on the back of Jurgen Klopp’s era, that slice has ballooned to an estimated 37 million pounds and beyond.

While James isn’t in the recruitment meetings at Kirkby, his presence in the ownership group helps Liverpool position themselves as a global lifestyle brand rather than just a football club. For Liverpool supporters, his Forbes recognition is another reminder that one of sport’s most powerful self‑made figures has skin in the Anfield game – an asset that could matter in future commercial deals, global branding and, fans will hope, continued investment in the team.