Not Only Erick Thohir, Here are 6 Wealthy Indonesian Entrepreneurs Who Own Shares in English Football Clubs

Kapanlagi.com - Almost all football fans surely dream of becoming players or owning their own football clubs. However, becoming a football player might be easier than owning a club.

However, that is not the case for several wealthy Indonesian entrepreneurs. Whether it's a hobby, interest, or business necessity, they have the ability to choose which club they want to acquire. Not only that, some of them are even able to buy famous football clubs that compete in the Italian League.

Who are these wealthy Indonesian entrepreneurs? Find out the answer in the following review, Friday (17/05/2024).

1. Hartono (Djarum Group) - Como 1907

Indonesian businessman who owns shares in an English football club (Source: Jawa Pos)

SENT Entertainment LTD, a subsidiary of Djarum Group, has made a move in its business affairs by acquiring Como 1907, a football club competing in Serie C.

According to reports from Laprovincia di Como, the leadership of this company is held by Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Bambang Hartono, who are also the owners of Djarum and are among the richest people in Indonesia.

Since April 2019, rumors have been spreading that Hartono and Bambang have started negotiations. It is reported that this investment started with the intention of supporting the recovery of Como. The club went bankrupt in 2004 after experiencing a season in Serie A in 2002-2003.

2. Santini Group - Tranmere Rovers

Indonesian entrepreneurs who have shares in English football clubs (Source: The Jakarta Post)

In 2019, Wandi, Lukito, and Paulus Wanandi, as owners of Santini Group, acquired a majority stake in the League One football club, Tranmere Rovers.

Information regarding the investment value or the amount of shares purchased was not publicly disclosed. However, the official club website states that Santini Group now has majority ownership in the English football club.

3. Bakrie Group - Brisbane Roar

Indonesian entrepreneurs who have shares in English football clubs (Source: Bola.com)

It is known that the Bakrie Group has the largest ownership in the Australian football team, Brisbane Roar. This was revealed through a statement by Rahim, CEO of Brisbane Roar, confirming the full ownership by the Bakrie Family of all shares of the team.

4. Erick Thohir - Oxford United

Indonesian entrepreneurs who have shares in English football clubs (Source: Oxford United Document)

Erick Thohir is known for owning football clubs abroad, such as Inter Milan and DC United. However, he sold 35% of his shares in Inter Milan to Lion Rock Capital in 2018.

In addition, from 2013 to 2018, his ownership of shares in DC United reached 75% before being transferred to his business partner, Jason Levien.

Shortly after that, there were reports that two Indonesian entrepreneurs, namely Anindya Bakrie and Erick Thohir, have acquired 51% of the shares of Oxford United since September 19, 2022.

5. Anindya Bakrie - Oxford United

Indonesian entrepreneurs who have shares in English football clubs (Source: Instagram/anindyabakrie)

Since 2018, Anindya Bakrie and Erick Thohir have been the majority owners of Oxford United club, with support from Sumrith 'Tiger' Thanakarnjanasuth from Thailand and Horst Geicke from Vietnam. In 2022, their ownership stake was increased to 51%.

Recently, the team owned by Anindya Bakrie and Erick Thohir traveled to Wembley to participate in the playoff final with hopes of promotion to the Championship Division. This achievement was accomplished after defeating Peterborough with an aggregate score of 2-1 in the semifinals.

6. Alvian Sariaatmadja - US Lecce

Indonesian entrepreneurs who have shares in English football clubs (Source: Bola.com)

On May 27, 2022, the Indonesian community was surprised by the news that a new consortium had purchased 10% of the shares of the Serie A promotion club, US Lecce. Many speculated that Raffi Ahmad was one of the figures behind the consortium.

However, after the official announcement was made, it was revealed that the consortium was formed by Boris Collardi, Pascal Picci, and Alvin Sariaatmadja, who serves as the CEO of Emtek.

7. Questions from Netizens about Indonesian Entrepreneurs who Own Football Clubs

8. Whose Football Club is Como?

The love for sports is not limited to badminton for the Hartono brothers. This is evident from their purchase of an Italian football club named Como 1907. In 2019, Hartono obtained ownership of Como 1907 through their company, SENT Entertainment, which was competing in Serie D at the time.

9. Who Owns Rans Nusantara FC?

Rans Nusantara FC football club is owned by the famous celebrity Raffi Ahmad. Previously, this club was known as Cilegon United FC.

10. Who Owns Nusantara United FC?

Gamma Abdurrahman Thohir, the son of Garibaldi 'Boy' Thohir, has officially announced the football club Nusantara United FC based in the Nusantara Capital (IKN).

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