FC Bayern München
Bundesliga / Germany
Bayern Munich are a club whose reputation precedes it. With a record of 34 national titles in addition to European trophies, the German is one of the most decorated in Europe. The club hit its peak in the 1970s when it did the unthinkable, winning the UEFA European League (Champions League now) thrice in a row.
Bayern are undoubtedly the most successful club in Germany. It was founded in 1900 by members of the Munich gymnastics club (MTV 1879) as a rebellion against the club, which had outright refused to allow them to join the German Football Association. This left them no alternative but to start their club, and thus on the evening of 27th February 1900, Bayern Munich was born. When it comes to the ownership structure, we all know that in the Bundesliga, the clubs follow a 50+1 ownership structure.
Who are the owner of Bayern Munich football club? Unlike the other notable clubs of the football leagues, Bayern Munich aren't owned by an individual or company. Bayern Munich's ownership is held by Bayern Munich's club members (also known as e.V.) Bayern Munich are a fan-owned club and does not take any sort of endowments from any affluent individuals or conglomerates. Apart from them, the remaining shares are equally distributed among the remaining Bayern Munich owners, including the likes of Adidas, Allianz, and Audi. Each of these companies holds 8.33% stakes in the company.
Bayern Munich owners are the members of the club who make important decisions. This is exactly why, out of all other clubs, the members here have so much say in the decision-making process. The former CEO of Adidas, Herbert Hainer, is the current President of the club. While Jan Christian-Dreesen takes care of the administrative functions. Former Austrian manager Christoph Freund works as the Sporting Director.
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Bayern Munich football club owners are involved in carrying out different activities for the club. Their earnings come solely from the money that is generated by the club's earnings. It includes matchday revenue, broadcasting rights, commercial revenue, and player transfers. It also makes money from additional business ventures.
Bayern Munich owners net worth can be estimated on the basis of their shareholder earnings. Though the exact figures of their members' net worth are not known, the net worth of the other stakeholders gives you a fair idea about the money that the club has accumulated over the years.
| Notable Stakeholders | Total Net Worth |
|---|---|
| Bayern Munich Club Members | Information Not Available |
| Adidas | €35.56 billion |
| Allianz | €1.045 trillion |
| Audi | €73.097 billion |
Bayern Munich was formed by the dissatisfied members of the Munich Gymnastics Club, who did not like the policy of their club of restricting them to one place. As such, these members decided to start their club, which led to the birth of Bayern.
Over time, it has established itself as one of the most notable clubs in Germany as well as Europe. Over its long journey, the club has had various personnel filling the different positions. To date, the club has had 38 Presidents.
Bayern Munich founder Franz John was their first President. John was one of the founding members of the club. Kurt Landauer was another figure who took over the mantle of leadership four times for Bayern. He wasn't a football player but a football official. He is the only man in Bayern's history to hold that position four different times.
Legendary German player Franz Beckenbauer was an honorary President at the club from 1994-2009. His 15-year-long reign at the club has been deemed a very blessed period for the club. He was succeeded by Uli Hoeneß. Presently, Herbert Hainer is in charge, who previously worked as the CEO of Adidas. Initially, he joined the club as an interim Chairman but was then elected as the President of the club.
| Club President Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Franz John | 1900–1903 |
| Dr. Willem Hesselink | 1903–1906 |
| Dr. Angelo Knorr | 1906–1907 |
| Dr. Kurt Müller | 1907–1908 |
| Dr. Angelo Knorr | 1908–1909 |
| Otto Wagner | 1909–1910 |
| Dr. Angelo Knorr | 1910–1913 |
| Kurt Landauer | 1913–1914 |
| Fred Dunn | 1914–1915 |
| Hans Tusch | 1915 |
| Fritz Meier | 1916–1919 |
| Kurt Landauer | 1919–1921 |
| Fred Dunn | 1921–1922 |
| Kurt Landauer | 1922–1933 |
| Siegfried Hermann | 1933–1934 |
| Kurt Landauer | 1947–1951 |
| Julius Scheuring | 1951–1953 |
| Adolf Fischer Karli Wild Hugo Theisinger | 1953–1955 |
| Alfred Reitlinger | 1955–1958 |
| Roland Endler | 1958–1962 |
| Wilhelm Neudecker | 1962–1979 |
| Willi O. Hoffmann | 1979–1985 |
| Prof. Dr. Fritz Scherer | 1985–1994 |
| Franz Beckenbauer | 1994–2009 |
| Uli Hoeneß | 2009–2014 |
| Karl Hopfner | 2014–2016 |
| Uli Hoeneß | 2016–2019 |
| Herbert Hainer | 2019–present |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Bayern Munich Owners?
Bayern Munich are primarily owned by FC Bayern München e.V. which holds a 75% stake in the company.
Did Bayern Munich win 3 UCL's in a row?
Yes, Bayern won 3 UCLs in a row in 1974, 1975,1976.
What are Bayern Munich owners' primary business?
Bayern Munich owner's primary business is managing the various club activities.
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