REPORT: Check Out Dreyfus worth alongside bitter enemies owner(Newcastle) as the Black Cats already on a mission for Top Flight return Under Regis Le Bris.
Sunderland is entering its third year back in the Championship, having finished sixth and 16th in the past two seasons. Régis Le Bris was appointed as head coach over the summer with the aim of pushing the team towards promotion contention.
The Black Cats have not been in the Premier League since 2017, but under the ownership of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, there is renewed hope. The Swiss-French businessman will be looking for the team to be more competitive this season after a challenging year.
### Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ Net Worth
At just 26, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is the youngest owner in the Championship, having taken over Sunderland in 2021 by purchasing a minority stake. In May 2023, he increased his stake to 64%, becoming the club’s chairman. According to the *Sunderland Echo*, his net worth is estimated at £2 billion.
Louis-Dreyfus inherited his wealth from his father, Robert Louis-Dreyfus, who built a commodities empire through the Louis Dreyfus Group. His father also had a background in football, owning French club Marseille until his passing in 2009. Kyril still holds a 5% stake in Marseille and grew up attending games with his father. Now, his focus is on returning Sunderland to the Premier League, a feat the club hasn’t achieved in seven years.
### How Louis-Dreyfus’ Wealth Compares to Premier League Owners
Louis-Dreyfus is among the wealthiest owners in English football, even when compared to several Premier League clubs. While some top-flight owners, like Nottingham Forest’s Evangelos Marinakis (£479 million) and Brentford’s Matthew Benham (£216.3 million), are millionaires, Louis-Dreyfus’ £2 billion fortune surpasses theirs significantly.
He is also wealthier than Bournemouth’s William Foley (£1.24 billion), Brighton’s Tony Bloom, and Southampton’s Sport Republic and Katharina Liebherr, each worth £1 billion.
At the top of the wealth rankings is Newcastle United’s ownership, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, valued at an astonishing £478 billion. Despite this, Newcastle is still seeking its first major trophy under Saudi ownership, with their best league finish being fourth in 2023.
Manchester United follows with the combined wealth of the Glazers and Jim Ratcliffe, totaling £19.2 billion, and Aston Villa’s Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris are third with £13.8 billion.
If Sunderland were in the Premier League, Louis-Dreyfus would rank 16th on the ownership wealth list. The club will be aiming to make that a reality next season by pushing for a top-two finish in the Championship this year.