American football legend Tom Brady has become the talk of the footballing world today after making an unexpected investment in Championship club Birmingham City.
The NFL star has become a minority owner of the club and will help the team out with diet and marketing in his latest post-playing venture.
Brady joins an ever-growing list of famous faces investing in the beautiful game. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney famously co-own League Two side Wrexham and there are film stars, chart toppers and record-breaking athletes who have splurged on shares in sides across the country.
BirminghamWorld looks at the estimated net worth of Tom Brady compared with 19 other famous faces investing in football clubs around the country, figures from Celebrity Net Worth and AllFamousBirthday.
1. Wilfried Zaha - £3.2m
Former Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha invested in local club AFC Croydon to become a joint owner. Photo: Getty Images
2. Cesar Azpilicueta - £3.9m
Ex Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta is co-owner of semi-pro club Hashtag United of YouTube fame. Photo: Getty Images
3. Jade Thirlwall - £6.3m
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall is a shareholder in hometown club South Shields. Photo: Getty Images
4. Nicky Butt - £14.2m
Nicky Butt is one of the six Manchester United stars invested in Salford City. Photo: Getty Images