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Everton Owner | Friedkin Group Takeover, Club Ownership & Management Team

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Everton

Premier League / England

Everton FC are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in English Football. The club were established in 1878, and is based in Liverpool, England. Everton FC began its journey in English Football as a first-tier club competing in the English Football League. Being the oldest club among many, Everton FC have also won multiple trophies, including the FA Cup and the League Cup. Everton's owner is the Friedkin Group, which is famously known for its filmmaking business.

The current CEO of the Friedkin Group is Thomas Dan Friedkin, who is a businessman and a film producer. Thomas Dan Friedkin is famously known for being the Everton owner. On September 23, 2024, Friedkin Group decided to buy the club's 100% share from Moshiri and become the first ever billionaire Everton owner in its history.

Who is the Owner of Everton Football Club?

Thomas Dan Friedkin is the Everton owner, who was born and brought up in San Diego, California, on February 27, 1965. He is the son of a famous businessman, Thomas H. Friedkin, the founder of Gulf States Toyota Distributors, and grandson of Kenny Friekdkin, the founder of Pacific Southwest Airlines. Everton Football Club owner, the Friedkin Group, holds the majority of shares in the club. After the new Everton owners takeover, they have changed the fortune of the club. Freidkin Group, who is the owner of Everton Football Club, has produced many films such as The Square, Killers of the Flower Moon, All the Money in the World, The Mule, Hot Summer Nights, Arizona, The Last Vermeer, The Bay of Silence, Triangle of Sadness, and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. He also executive-produced the films Destroyer, The Mauritanian, The Contractor, Ben Is Back, The Crow, and Wildcat.

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Everton Management Team

Here's a detailed look at the Everton Management team.

NamePositionAgeNat.AppointedLast Club
David MoyesManager62ScotlandJan 11, 2025West Ham United
Billy McKinlayAssistant Manager56ScotlandJan 13, 2025West Ham United
Leighton BainesAssistant Manager40EnglandJan 13, 2025Everton FC U18
Alan IrvineAssistant Manager67ScotlandJan 23, 2025West Ham United
Aaron CameronGoalkeeping Coach38EnglandAug 15, 2021Wigan Athletic
Jack DowlingFitness Coach34EnglandMar 1, 2022Blackburn Rovers
Sean MillerFitness Coach31ScotlandDec 1, 2022Wolverhampton Wanderers
Charlie AdamIndividual Coach39ScotlandJan 23, 2025Fleetwood Town
Matthew HawkesChief Analyst29EnglandAug 15, 2021Everton FC U23
Mark MoranVideo Analyst30EnglandSep 15, 2018Everton FC Youth
Oliver MaherVideo Analyst25EnglandAug 1, 2020Ashton United
Charlie ReevesMatch Analyst31EnglandAug 1, 2021Forest Green Rovers
Sam MorcomMatch Analyst24EnglandJan 20, 2025Plymouth Argyle
Nick HammondManaging Director – Professional Football57EnglandJul 1, 2025Leeds United
Angus KinnearChief Executive Officer47EnglandMay 12, 2025Leeds United
Jonathan WilliamsHead of Football Operations-EnglandMar 1, 2023-
Dan FriedkinOwner60USA/IsraelDec 19, 2024-
Everton Management Team

Everton Sporting Director

Everton sporting director is Kevin Thelwell. He was added to the Everton management team in February 2022. Thelwell previously worked at Wolverhampton Wanderers in various roles, including academy manager, head of football development and recruitment, and director of football.

NamePositionRole
Kevin ThelwellDirector of Football (Current)Appointed after the recruitment process; currently holds the position.
[Unnamed]Director of Football (Previous)Held after Marcel Brands; name not specified.
Marcel BrandsDirector of Football (Former)Succeeded Steve Walsh.
Steve WalshDirector of Football (Former)Preceded Marcel Brands.
Nick CoxTechnical DirectorDifferent role, but within the football leadership structure.
James SmithDirector of Scouting and RecruitmentOversees scouting and recruitment strategies.
Chris HowarthHead of Football Strategy & AnalyticsLeads football strategy and analytics operations.
Nick HammondHead of Player TradingAppointed to lead player trading activities.
Everton Sporting Director

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The Friedkin Group Net Worth

The Friedkin Group net worth is estimated to be $7.7 billion. This is an estimated amount, so we can not disclose the exact amount of the Friedkin Group net worth, as the exact amount is not publicly available.

Everton Ownership History: From Past to Present

Since its establishment, the club has been managed by St. Domingos. Later, Everton new owners, John Moores, took over the club. The club's fortune changed, and they won multiple trophies under his tenure at the club. In 2016, Farhad Moshiri became Everton new owners. The club was in turmoil during his managerial era, as Everton faced relegation multiple times. The current Everton Football Club owner is the Friedkin Group.

Period / YearKey Event / PersonRole / Contribution
1878St. Domingo's FCFormed as a church team at St. Domingo's Methodist Church.
1879Renamed EvertonOfficially adopted the name Everton FC and appointed a club President.
1892Everton Football Club Ltd.Incorporated as a limited company, moved to Goodison Park.
1930s–1960sJohn MooresOwner of Littlewoods; influential chairman during a key era of club success.
2016Farhad MoshiriAcquired 49.9% ownership; increased to 94.1%, becoming majority owner.
2024 (Planned)The Friedkin GroupU.S.-based ownership group; takeover marks a new era in Everton’s leadership.
Early HistoryJohn HouldingPlayed a foundational role before founding Liverpool FC after splitting from Everton.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the new owners of Everton?

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The Friedkin Group, which also owns Roma and is led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, has acquired a majority stake in Everton, starting a new era for the Merseyside club and ending Farhad Moshiri's time in charge at Goodison Park.

Did John Houlding own Everton?

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John Houlding ( c. August 1833 – 17 March 1902) was an English businessman and local politician, most notable for being, the founder of Liverpool Football Club and later Lord Mayor of Liverpool. Formerly he was Everton FC Club President and member.

Who is the billionaire investor in Everton?

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Everton have announced a new investor, with the American billionaire Christopher Sarofim joining their ownership group.

Who is the new CEO of Everton?

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Everton FC appointed Angus Kinnear as the club's new CEO on May 12. This marks one of the most significant moves under the new ownership of The Friedkin Group.

When did Farhad Moshiri buy Everton?

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Farhad Moshiri first bought a stake in Everton in 2016 and has increased his ownership over the years.

How can I stay updated about Everton’s ownership news?

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You can follow official club announcements and trusted news sources. For reliable and regularly updated information, you can also check the Everton Owners tab or visit the Everton page on Sportsdunia.