Multi-club group based in Saudi Arabia, ultimately controlled by a state investor
Public Investment Fund
Saudi sovereign wealth fund; controls Newcastle United (about 85% since July 2024) and since 2023 Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli; sold 70% of Al Hilal to Kingdom Holding in April 2026.
1 club in Clubs DB, in 1 country, and 3 more outside its coverage. Sources: Newcastle United, ESPN
Clubs
- 85%controlsHeld by Public Investment Fund since 7 October 2021High confidence
Clubs beyond the covered leagues
Holdings in teams outside Europe, or below the tiers covered here.
- 75%Al-Ahli Saudi Club company (operator; legal name not verified) (Saudi Arabia), held by Public Investment Fund since June 2023.Medium confidenceSources: ESPN, Wikipedia
- 75%Al-Ittihad Club company (operator; legal name not verified) (Saudi Arabia), held by Public Investment Fund since June 2023.Medium confidenceSources: ESPN, Wikipedia
- 75%Al-Nassr Club company (operator; legal name not verified) (Saudi Arabia), held by Public Investment Fund since June 2023.Medium confidenceSources: ESPN, Wikipedia
Group companies: Public Investment Fund.