Multi-club group based in Czechia, ultimately controlled by one person

Daniel Křetínský (1890s holdings / group EP)

Czech businessman Daniel Křetínský's football interests: a 27% stake in West Ham United since 2021 (agreed in June 2026 to rise to about 43%) and AC Sparta Prague, which he chairs.

2 clubs in Clubs DB, in 2 countries. Sources: West Ham United, West Ham United, Ministerstvo spravedlnosti ČR — Obchodní rejstřík, J&T Private Equity Group, CzechCrunch, Reuters (via The Star)

• AC Sparta PragueCzech First League, Czechia
  99.9%controlsHeld by 1890s holdings a.s. since 2019Medium confidence
• West Ham UnitedEFL Championship, England
  27%significant stakeHeld by 1890s holdings a.s. since 10 November 2021High confidence

• controlsDaniel Křetínský in 1890s holdings a.s., controls, as of 3 October 2026.High confidenceSources: West Ham United, CzechCrunch, J&T Private Equity Group
• 44%Patrik Tkáč in 1890s holdings a.s., minority stake, as of March 2022.Medium confidenceSources: CzechCrunch, J&T Finance Group

Group companies: 1890s holdings a.s..