Tom Brady Sells Minority Stake in Birmingham City Football Club
Tom Brady has sold his minority stake in Birmingham City Football Club, ending a three-year ownership involvement that began in August 2023. The seven-time Super Bowl champion held just over three per cent of the club.
Departure at the Top of the Table
Brady’s exit arrived while Birmingham City sat top of the Championship table, having recorded a 2-1 win over Swansea in their most recent fixture. The club had won seven of their last nine games at the time of his departure.
Birmingham expressed gratitude for Brady’s involvement and characterised the departure as amicable, offering no stated reason for the sale.
Three Years of Ownership
Brady’s tenure encompassed significant turbulence as well as recovery. Birmingham were relegated in his first season — a period that also saw manager John Eustace sacked — before the club won promotion back to the Championship. During that time, Birmingham signed England U21 forward Jay Stansfield for £15m, a third-tier transfer record. The club finished 10th in their first season back in the second tier.
Brady’s Competing Commitments
Brady holds an ownership stake in the Oakland Raiders and serves as Fox’s lead NFL analyst, roles that placed significant demands on his time alongside his position as chairman of the advisory board at Birmingham City. His sale of the Birmingham stake reduces his portfolio of concurrent high-profile roles.
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