Birmingham City FC is owned by Shelby Companies Limited, a company affiliated with US investment firm Knighthead Capital Management and fronted by chairman Tom Wagner, which now controls virtually all of the club’s shares.

Current ownership

  • Shelby Companies Limited completed a full takeover by acquiring the remaining 51% stake previously held by ZO Future Group (formerly Birmingham Sports Holdings) in November 2025.
  • After this deal, Shelby Companies Limited holds about 96.64% of Birmingham City Limited, which in turn owns 100% of Birmingham City Football Club.

Who is behind Shelby

  • Shelby Companies Limited is an affiliate of US-based Knighthead Capital Management, an investment firm that moved into football ownership in the mid‑2020s.
  • The club’s chairman is Tom Wagner, co‑founding managing member of Knighthead, who leads the ownership group and oversees the club’s long‑term strategy.

Minority and associated figures

  • NFL legend Tom Brady is a minority owner and part of the club’s advisory and marketing profile, helping raise Birmingham City’s international visibility.
  • Club executives such as the CEO and other board members are appointed under the Knighthead/Shelby ownership structure and operate under Wagner’s leadership.

Recent takeover context

  • The November 2025 deal marked the end of a long period of majority ownership linked to Hong Kong‑listed Birmingham Sports Holdings and its successors.
  • Local and national coverage framed the move as a shift to full US control, with the new owners promising stadium redevelopment and broader investment in the club’s infrastructure.

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