Ja, Wrexham AFC is aanzienlijk verbeterd sinds de overname door Hollywood-acteurs Ryan Reynolds en Rob McElhenney in 2021. De club heeft een enorme transformatie ondergaan, zowel sportief als commercieel, en is veranderd van een kwakkelende vijfdeklasser in een ambitieuze club die streeft naar de top. Voetbalreizen +2
Reynolds acquired Wrexham in 2021 alongside Rob McElhenney and they've since delivered three consecutive promotions under manager Phil Parkinson. The Premier League is now firmly within the Welsh club's ambitions, with this weekend's clash against Chelsea serving as an opportune sneak preview of what to expect.
Reynolds and McElhenney reportedly paid around £2 million ($2.5 million) for the then non-league club.
The 5% stake in Wrexham AFC sold in April 2024 belongs to an investment group led by Al Tylis and Sam Porter, backers of Mexican club Club Necaxa, as part of a reciprocal deal where Reynolds and McElhenney also invested in Necaxa, deepening cross-club ties. More recently, in December 2025, another minority stake was sold to Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), an affiliate of the global asset manager Apollo, to help fund club growth, including stadium development.
As Wrexham made history by achieving a third-straight promotion to reach England's second tier for the first time in 43 years, Mullin was deemed surplus to requirements and loaned out to Wigan Athletic at the start of this season.
Q: How did Rob McElhenney get so rich? A: His wealth comes from owning the backend of It's Always Sunny (not just acting in it), the Hulu deal, and the appreciating investment in Wrexham AFC.
Palmer, 33, has departed Wrexham by "mutual consent." Palmer joined Wrexham in January 2022 and leaves with a record of 46 goals in 156 appearances. Back then Wrexham were in the National League, but he has helped them secure three promotions on the bounce to reach the second tier of English football.
"Looking at their two most recent sets of accounts, Wrexham lost around about £23m - but they've had substantial increases in broadcast revenue, from about £1.2m in TV money in League Two to about £12m this season."
Reynolds' smart business endeavours have been attracting significant attention in recent years. The Canadian actor has demonstrated a talent for intelligent investments and is now estimated to have a net worth of between $400million (£300m) and $448m (£336m).
Good friendship overcomes all things. “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia” alum Rob McElhenney opened up about his tight bond with Ryan Reynolds and how he's supporting his “Welcome to Wrexham” co-star and Blake Lively in their legal feud with Justin Baldoni.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' combined net worth lies between USD 350-380 million, according to Financial Express. In this, Ryan leads with around USD 350 million while Blake holds steady at USD 30 million.
In fact, Wrexham earned approximately $3.2 million from the show's inaugural season alone, surpassing the club's initial valuation. With an estimated value of around $400k per hour of content and an eight-part series, the financial gains were impressive and laid a solid foundation for Wrexham's future prospects.
On August 17, 2020, Aviation was sold to Diageo for up to $610 million, whose liquor lineup includes the gin Tanqueray, as well as Smirnoff vodka, and Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky. Reynolds still maintains an "ongoing ownership interest" in Aviation.
And even with the revenues driven by the famous owners and a popular television show about them (and the team), estimates suggest that Reynolds and McElhenney have lost around £20 million since purchasing the club.
Reynolds has used Maximum Effort to create advertisements for his film projects and brands like Peloton and R. M. Williams. Reynolds owns soccer club Wrexham with fellow actor Rob McElhenney (pictured in 2010).
Apollo Sports Capital purchased just shy of ten per cent of the Red Dragons earlier this month, in a deal that reportedly values the Championship club at £350million. The investment will finance the redevelopment of the Racecourse Ground and bolster Wrexham's dream of eventually climbing to the Premier League.
Talking to Cosmo, Scar Jo (without naming any names) said: “The logistics of being with another actor are challenging. There has to be a real understanding of how you share your time, especially when two people's careers are going at the same rate.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are avid homebodies. With a combined estimated net worth of $380 million, per Celebrity Net Worth, the power couple currently maintains two homes in New York State, where they reside with their four children.
Reynolds, together with his wife Blake Lively, owns several properties, including a £4.6m ($5.7m) family home in the Pound Ridge area of New York and a luxury apartment in Tribeca. Meanwhile, seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady is said to be valued at £243m ($300m), as per Celebrity Net Worth.
As Wrexham made history by achieving a third-straight promotion to reach England's second tier for the first time in 43 years, Mullin was deemed surplus to requirements and loaned out to Wigan Athletic at the start of this season.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's hit series about Wrexham AFC has raked in almost £4million. Insiders claim that makers Disney have made a profit of £430,000 per episode since it launched on the streaming platform last year. Local businesses have also been praising the impact the show has had.
Veteran forward Steven Fletcher has announced he will leave Wrexham when his contract expires this summer, although "not by choice." Wrexham are preparing for life in the Championship -- English football's second tier -- after they sealed promotion from League One with a second-placed finish this season.
His father Andy served as a Metropolitan Police protection officer for the Royal Family, and was the Prince of Wales' Personal Protection Officer for 10 years.
Wrexham AFC can confirm Elliot Lee has completed a loan move to Doncaster Rovers until the end of the 2025/26 season. Back-to-back-to-back promotion winner Lee, 31, has made three appearances this season and scored one goal.