Sunderland AFC is currently owned by Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori , with Louis-Dreyfus holding the majority stake.

Current Owners

  • Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is the club’s chairman and majority shareholder, owning about 64% of Sunderland AFC.
  • Uruguayan businessman Juan Sartori owns the remaining 36% and is co-owner alongside Louis-Dreyfus.

How Ownership Evolved

  • Louis-Dreyfus first bought into Sunderland in February 2021 with an initial 41% stake, becoming the youngest chairman in English football at the time.
  • Over time he increased his share, and by May 2023 he and Sartori had taken full control of the club by buying out former owner Stewart Donald’s remaining shares.

Recent Context and News

  • Reports and fan coverage since 2023–2025 consistently describe Louis-Dreyfus as the majority owner and main decision-maker at the Stadium of Light.
  • The ownership is held through investment structures (such as Mercator Investments and related vehicles), but at club level the key names remain Louis-Dreyfus and Sartori.

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