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Who is Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke and what’s his net worth in 2021?
Stan Kroenke is an American billionaire with a net worth of $8.3billion and is the owner of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), which owns Arsenal Football Club amongst other sports teams.
| Net Worth (2021) | $8.3billion |
| Source of Wealth | Real Estate, Sports, Self Made |
| Age | 73 |
| Date of Birth | July 29, 1957 |
| Place of Birth | Columbia, Missouri, United States |
| Current football club (owner) | Arsenal, Colorado Rapids |
Early Life and Education
Stan Kroenke is of German descent and was born to a lumberyard owner in the small town of Mora, Missouri, in 1947. Kroenke grew up in the town of Mora, where the population was not more than two dozen people.
His first job was sweeping in his father’s lumberyard at the age of 10. He attended Cole Camp Missouri High School, where he played and developed an interest in baseball and basketball.
Kroenke earned his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Masters of Business Administration degrees while attending the University of Missouri. He also attended law school for a brief period of time.
Net Worth of Stan Kroenke
According to Forbes, Stan Kroenke’s net worth is approximately $8.3billion.
Stan Kroenke is the 59th richest man in the United States of America as of 2021, according to the ‘Forbes 400’ 2020, and the 135th richest billionaire in the world.
He was also on Forbes’ “Richest person in every State” in 2017 but was dropped off the list in 2018
Personal Life
Kroenke met his future wife, Ann Walton, on a ski trip to Aspen, Colorado. The two tied the knot in 1974. Walton was the heir to the Walmart empire.
Already from a rich family, Kroenke’s wealth multiplied when he and his wife inherited a stake in Walmart in 1995 upon the death of James “Bud” Walton.
Kroenke is called “Silent Stan” because of his tendency to avoid the spotlight and almost never give an interview to the media. He is also believed to be very reserved when it comes to interfering in the day-to-operations of his teams.
According to his friends, Kroenke loves travelling and working out in his gym. He is also said to be an avid reader of novels, biographies, etc.
Kronke has two children with Ann Walton – daughter Whitney Ann Kroenke and son Josh Kroenke. Additionally, he has two other children – Katie Kroenke and Brett Kroenke.
Business Career
Kroenke started the Kroenke Group, a real estate development firm that builds shops and apartments, in 1983. He is the owner of around 30 million sq. ft. of Real Estate, primarily in areas near Walmart.
In 2006, e formed a partnership in a winery named ‘Screaming Eagle’, situated in Napa Valley and reportedly assumed full control of it 3 years later.
Kroenke is also a major landowner, with over 2 million sq. ft. of ranches to his name across the United States of America.
Professional Sports
Kroenke most impressive business venture arguably came with the launch of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment in 1995. In the United States, the company owns NBA team Denver Nuggets, ice hockey team Colorado Avalanche, and football team Colorado Rapids.
The stadiums of these teams were built by Kroenke’s development companies and are owned by KSE. TicketHorse, a ticketing service started by Kroenke’s company, that provides in-house sales for all his teams.
Kroenke held minority shares in Premier League club Arsenal FC since 2007, but became the sole owner of the team recently. Despite owning multiple sporting teams, it is perhaps his role as the owner of Arsenal that has made his name the most famous in the world of sports.
In 2018, he bid $58million and borrowed $718million to buy the minority stakes that he didn’t own. Arsenal were then subsequently delisted from the stock market as Kroenke owned 100% of the team.
Kroenke also owns two professional esports team based in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Gladiators and Los Angeles Guerrillas.
Yachts of Stan Kroenke
Stan Kroenke is reportedly the owner of the Oceanco yacht named ‘Jubilee’ which is approximately worth $300million. He reportedly made a bid to purchase the yacht in the 2018 Monaco yacht show.
His wife, Ann Walton, is the owner of the gorgeous ‘Aquila’ yacht, which costs approximately $150million apart from a $1015 million yearly cost of just operating the yacht.
Charitable Work
He and his wife, Ann Walton, donated $1million to the Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
The Los Angeles Rams, a professional American football team owned by Kroenke, have a foundation which supports local youth organizations, albeit depending on donations from other people.
It is a possibility that Kroenke donates anonymously, as he is known to avoid the spotlight. His spokesperson denied any comment on this matter to Forbes.
Arsenal Women host Manchester United on Saturday in a crucial six pointer for Champions League qualification. The Gunners sit just one point above United in the WSL table and victory at Emirates Stadium would give them a strong buffer, while defeat leaves them playing catch up in the race for Europe.
The match marks Arsenal’s return from the winter break following a busy week that saw Renee Slegers sign a new contract and Jodie Taylor promoted to Technical Director. However, the immediate focus is on securing three points against Marc Skinner’s side in what promises to be a tense encounter.
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT, Saturday, January 11, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
TV: Sky Sports (UK)
Cooney Cross Absent For Personal Reasons
Arsenal will be without Kyra Cooney Cross who has returned to Australia for personal reasons. Daphne van Domselaar is not quite ready to return from a quad injury while Chloe Kelly remains out with a knee problem. Jenna Nighswonger will not be in the matchday squad as she negotiates a loan move.
New signing Smilla Holmberg from Hammarby will be in the squad alongside recalled goalkeeper Naomi Williams. Manu Zinsberger and Katie Reid are out with ACL injuries. The absence of Cooney Cross means Mariona will likely drop into the deeper midfield role she has occupied for much of the last year.
United Strengthened in January
Manchester United have been busy in the transfer window, adding full back Hanna Lundkvist from San Diego Wave and centre forward Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich. Skinner was dealt a poor hand over the summer with a very small squad handling Champions League qualifiers and the group phase.
Predicted Lineup:
Arsenal (4-3-3): Borbe; Fox, Williamson, Catley, McCabe; Little, Mariona, Maanum; Mead, Russo, Smith
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Tullis Joyce; Lundkvist, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Miyazawa, Zigiotti; Park, Malard, Awujo; Schuller
Also read: Arsenal Women disable social media comments after sexist backlash to new signing
Arsenal confirmed on January 9, 2026 that Jodie Taylor has been appointed as the club’s first ever Technical Director.
The 39-year-old former England striker moves up from her existing role as Technical Services Manager, a position she has held since September 2023 following her retirement from professional football.
Taylor’s promotion comes on the same day Arsenal announced Renee Slegers’ new contract extension through 2029, creating a strategic restructuring of the women’s football department.
A Decade Long Arsenal Connection
Taylor’s relationship with Arsenal spans ten years since first joining as a player in 2016. She scored 10 goals in 17 appearances during her initial spell before returning on a short-term deal in March 2023. Taylor earned 50 plus England caps during her international career and won the Golden Boot at Euro 2017.
She represented her country at the 2015 Women’s World Cup finishing third and played for multiple elite clubs including Lyon, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave throughout her career.
Strategic Structural Development
Taylor’s new role bridges critical areas of football operations including recruitment, analysis, coaching and performance support. She will work closely with Renee Slegers on a daily basis as the Technical Director, providing structural support for coaching decisions and squad development.
Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley praised Taylor’s appointment as integral to continued development of the program as Arsenal challenges for major trophies consistently. Wheatley will now focus on upward management across UEFA, FIFA and domestic boards while Taylor handles day to day operations.
Building a High Performance Environment
Taylor expressed immense pride stepping into her new position, emphasizing Arsenal’s remarkable growth over the past decade. She committed to nurturing a high-performance environment where players, coaching staff and support teams have the right tools to deliver at the highest level.
Her appointment represents investment in female leadership within Arsenal’s technical infrastructure, aligning with the club’s commitment to developing their women’s program systematically and strategically moving forward into their next phase.
Also read: Arsenal Women disable social media comments after sexist backlash to new signing
Arsenal confirmed on January 9, 2026 that head coach Renee Slegers has signed a new long-term contract extending through the summer of 2029.
The 36-year-old Dutch coach was previously due to exit at the end of the 2025-26 season but now commits three and a half additional years to the club. Her extension rewards an extraordinary debut season where she guided Arsenal to historic UEFA Women’s Champions League victory after beating Barcelona 1-0 in the Lisbon final.
From Academy Player to Champions League Winner
Renee Slegers’ connection to Arsenal dates back decades. She played in the club’s academy as a teenager and watched Arsenal claim their previous Champions League trophy in 2007 from the stands. Her return to the club came in summer 2023 as assistant coach following two years leading Swedish club Rosengard where she won back-to-back Damallsvenskan titles.
She stepped into the interim role in October 2024 when Jonas Eidevall departed and impressed immediately with an 11-match unbeaten run. That performance earned her permanent appointment in January 2025, and by May 2025 she had delivered historic Champions League glory.
Arsenal’s Long-Term Vision
Slegers told club media that her journey from academy player to Champions League winning head coach represents immense pride. She stated the club has much to achieve together in the coming seasons. Arsenal Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley described Slegers as an elite coach with capabilities to lead continued title challenges.
Chief Executive Richard Garlick praised her impact driving standards and progress toward consistent top-level competition.
Jodie Taylor Joins as Technical Director
The announcement accompanied confirmation that former England international Jodie Taylor has been appointed Arsenal’s first ever women’s technical director. Taylor, who retired in 2023 after two Arsenal playing spells, will work closely with Slegers on recruitment, analysis and specialisation. Her role bridges previously disconnected recruitment and technical departments creating stronger operational cohesion.
Arsenal continues their title defence facing Manchester United on January 11 with five trophies remaining in play this season.
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