Charlton Athletic
Tier 2EFL ChampionshipCharlton, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, EnglandOn the globe
- Founded
- 9 June 1905
- Ground
- The Valley27,111 seats · opened 1919
- Full name
- Charlton Athletic Football Club
- Website
- cafc.co.uk
Who owns Charlton Athletic
Owned through SE7 Partners by Global Football Partners, the Cayman Islands company of the US ownership group led by Gabriel Brener, which bought the club from Thomas Sandgaard in 2023; in August 2026 it was reported to be looking for a buyer or new investment.
Owned by investorsOwner based abroad: United States
As of 3 October 2026High confidenceSources: The Guardian, Charlton Athletic FC, Companies House, Companies House
From the pitch to the top
The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.
- Stake not knowncontrolsSE7 Partners LimitedSince 21 July 2023, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
What the source says
Ownership of shares – 75% or more
- Stake not knowncontrolsGlobal Football Partners LimitedSince 3 June 2023, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
What the source says
Ownership of shares – 75% or more
Changes of control
- July 2023
SE7 Partners Limited took control from Thomas Sandgaard.
Price reported as £15m.
SE7 Partners was cleared by the EFL and FA in July 2023 and registered as controller on 21 July 2023. In August 2026 chairman Gavin Carter said the group was seeking new investment, not a sale.
High confidenceSources: The Guardian, BBC Sport, Charlton Athletic FC
What the source says
Owners led by Gabriel Brener paid £15m in 2023
Sources11
- Update from Gavin Carter Charlton Athletic FC, Club, August 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Charlton Athletic: SE7 Partners cleared to take over club BBC Sport, News, July 2023. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Charlton up for sale again as US owners look to cash in after three years The Guardian, News, 3 August 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.
- PSC register, company 14545343 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- PSC register, company 01788466 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Company 14545343 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Company 01788466 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- 2026–27 EFL Championship Wikipedia, Wikipedia / Wikidata, September 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Charlton Athletic F.C. Wikipedia (en), Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
Also on Wikidata (Q19462).