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Mr. Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.
The Scot was at the epicenter of Manchester United's dominance in the English top flight for over 20 years, from the late 1980s to the early 1910s.
During this time, this first Rangers Player led the Red Devils to 13 First League titles, five FA Cup victories and two Champions League triumphs.
Now, eleven years after leaving Old Trafford, the 82-year-old has started cashing in on his earnings by investing in various business ventures.
This is the staggering sum that the former footballer and manager is worth despite his worth. His multi-million-pound role at Manchester United is being reduced by Ineos.
Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time
The Scot was at the epicenter of Manchester United's dominance in England's top division for over 20 years
Sir Alex Ferguson's estate
Sir Alex Ferguson's net worth is estimated to be around $70 million (£54 million). Celebrity net worth.
The gigantic lump sum makes him the richest football manager in Britain, an achievement made all the more impressive by the fact that the Scot made the vast majority of his fortune without any major sponsorship deals.
Since his well-documented retirement in 2013, the 13-time Premier League manager has taken up a management position at Old Trafford and also worked as a match analyst for UEFA.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sir Alex Ferguson's net worth is estimated at around $70 million (£54 million).
Assets
Sir Alex Ferguson has benefited enormously from investing in various business avenues, including starting his own company, writing an autobiography and owning a number of winning racehorses.
His company, ACF Sports Promotions Ltd, has now accumulated assets and investments worth £24.3 million.
Some of these assets include a sports memorabilia collection worth over £2 million, which is on display in various museums and universities, an investment portfolio worth £19 million and cash reserves worth £5.1 million.
He also benefited greatly from royalties from his autobiography, Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography.
The million-pound Scottish company officially lists its nature of business (SIC) as 'Other sports activities'.
Ferguson has also invested a lot of time and money in horse racing since leaving football.
The recent purchase of Regent's Stroll, trained by Paul Nicholls, cost the United legend a whopping £660,000.
Breaking your own world record for the highest amount paid for a jumper at auction. In total, the beloved sports icon has 32 horses.
Since leaving football, Ferguson has also invested a lot of time and money in horse racing
In total, the beloved sports icon has 32 horses
Fortune
The vast majority of Ferguson's fortune comes from his time at Manchester United.
According to France Football's 2012 list of highest paid managers, the then Manchester United manager earned £6.6 million a year and until recently the club legend was still on the Old Trafford payroll.
How he was paid around £40,000 a week, £2 million a year for his position as club ambassador.
He also benefited greatly from royalties from his autobiography, “Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography,” which sold over a million copies.
He took advantage of his public status by charging £100,000 for personal appearances and guest interviews.
Ferguson also sold his luxury five-bedroom Cheshire mansion in February 2024 for £3.25 million.
He now lives in a £1.2million house alongside the League One manager and son Darren.
