The Friedkin Group (Everton FC)

Who owns Everton Football Club?
Everton Football Club is owned by The Friedkin Group, a privately held American investment firm led by billionaire Dan Friedkin. TFG completed its acquisition of the club on December 19, 2024, purchasing former owner Farhad Moshiri's 94.1 percent shareholding.

When did The Friedkin Group buy Everton?
The Friedkin Group agreed to acquire Everton on September 23, 2024, and completed the takeover on December 19, 2024, after receiving Premier League approval. The deal ended Farhad Moshiri's eight-year ownership of the club.

Who is Dan Friedkin?
Dan Friedkin is an American billionaire businessman and Chairman of The Friedkin Group, a Houston-based consortium with interests in automotive distribution, hospitality, entertainment, and sports. He has an estimated net worth of approximately 6.1 billion USD and also owns AS Roma in Italy's Serie A.

When did Everton's new stadium open?
Everton's new 52,888-seat Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool's waterfront officially opened in August 2025. The first official match was a Premier League fixture, marking the beginning of a new era for Everton after 133 years at Goodison Park. The stadium was named after Liverpool-based law firm Hill Dickinson, which secured a 10-year naming rights deal.

Does The Friedkin Group own other football clubs?
Yes, The Friedkin Group also owns AS Roma in Italy's Serie A. TFG acquired Roma in August 2020 and has invested in the club's squad and infrastructure. Roma won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022 under TFG ownership. The ownership of both Everton and Roma makes TFG a multi-club ownership group across two of Europe's top football leagues.

What is the Hill Dickinson Stadium naming rights deal?
Everton secured a 10-year naming rights deal with Hill Dickinson, a Liverpool-based law firm, for the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The stadium is officially named Hill Dickinson Stadium. The deal provides long-term commercial revenue for the club.

What other businesses does The Friedkin Group own?
The Friedkin Group owns Gulf States Toyota, the world's largest independent Toyota distributor, operating across five U.S. states. TFG also owns Auberge Resorts Collection, a luxury hospitality brand, and Imperative Entertainment, a film and television production company.

Where is The Friedkin Group headquartered?
The Friedkin Group is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA. Everton Football Club is based in Liverpool, England, and AS Roma is based in Rome, Italy. TFG manages its European football investments through dedicated local management structures in both cities.

Farhad Moshiri, a British-Iranian businessman who made his fortune through metals, mining, and technology investments alongside Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, acquired his initial 49.9 percent stake in Everton in February 2016. Moshiri had previously held a stake in Arsenal through his partnership with Usmanov before selling those shares and turning his attention to Everton.

Under Moshiri's ownership, Everton spent over 500 million GBP on player transfers but failed to achieve consistent on-pitch success. The club cycled through multiple managers including Ronald Koeman, Sam Allardyce, Marco Silva, Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benitez, Frank Lampard, and Sean Dyche. In November 2023 and April 2024, the Premier League imposed points deductions on Everton for breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules, contributing to a difficult 2023-24 season.

In January 2022, Moshiri increased his shareholding to 94.1 percent. By 2023, he began exploring a sale of the club, initially agreeing a deal with 777 Partners in September 2023. That deal collapsed in May 2024 due to 777 Partners' financial difficulties. On September 23, 2024, The Friedkin Group reached an agreement to acquire Moshiri's stake. The Premier League approved the takeover, and the deal was completed on December 19, 2024.

One of the most significant developments during Moshiri's ownership was the approval and construction of a new 52,888-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool's waterfront. The stadium replaced Goodison Park, which had been Everton's home since 1892.

Under Friedkin Group ownership, the stadium reached completion. In early 2025, TFG secured a refinancing deal for the stadium construction debt, providing financial stability for the club. The stadium was officially named Hill Dickinson Stadium after the club secured a 10-year naming rights deal with Hill Dickinson, a Liverpool-based law firm.

Hill Dickinson Stadium officially opened in August 2025. The first official match at the stadium was a Premier League fixture, marking the beginning of a new era for Everton after 133 years at Goodison Park. The stadium's modern facilities and increased capacity are expected to significantly boost matchday revenue and commercial opportunities.

The Friedkin Group and its football investments have faced several areas of scrutiny.

Multi-club ownership has been a subject of controversy in European football. UEFA regulations prohibit clubs under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition, which could create conflicts if Everton and AS Roma both qualify for the Champions League or Europa League. TFG has structured its ownership to comply with UEFA rules, but the issue remains a concern for fan groups and regulators.

Under Moshiri's ownership, Everton was subject to two points deductions by the Premier League for breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules in November 2023 and April 2024. TFG inherited the financial challenges that led to these penalties and must manage the club's spending carefully to comply with Premier League financial regulations.

The stadium construction project at Bramley-Moore Dock incurred significant debt. TFG secured a refinancing deal in early 2025 to manage this debt, but the financial obligations associated with the stadium remain a consideration for the club's long-term financial health.

The collapse of the 777 Partners deal before TFG's acquisition created a period of uncertainty for Everton fans. The club's financial position was precarious during the transition, and TFG's takeover was seen as essential to the club's stability.

Some Everton fans have expressed concerns about American ownership and long-distance decision-making, though the successful completion of the stadium and the refinancing deal have generally been received positively.