Ryan Reynolds, the co-owner of Wrexham AFC, is set to face off against Tom Brady, owner of Birmingham City, in a League One promotion clash at the Racecourse Ground. Both teams are vying for a spot in the Championship, with Birmingham currently leading the table with 56 points and Wrexham in third place, trailing by five points after a recent defeat to Shrewsbury Town.
The upcoming match between the two clubs has been dubbed the ‘Hollywood derby’ due to the celebrity ownership involved. Ryan Reynolds, known for his lead role in the Deadpool franchise, co-owns Wrexham alongside Rob McElhenney, while NFL legend Tom Brady holds a minority stake in Birmingham City. The last meeting between the two teams in September saw Birmingham emerge as 3-1 winners, despite Wrexham initially taking the lead.
Despite Brady’s success with Birmingham leading the title race, it is Reynolds who tops the earnings chart. With an estimated fortune of £284 million, Reynolds’ wealth surpasses Brady’s £243.5 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com. Reynolds’ earnings not only stem from his acting career but also from savvy business investments, including stakes in Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile.
In contrast, Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, has amassed a significant fortune through his NFL career, earning around £270 million in player salaries over 23 seasons. Off the field, Brady has ventured into business with his sports nutrition and supplement brand, TB12, as well as owning two production companies. His endorsement deals also contribute significantly to his wealth, with Forbes reporting £25 million in endorsements in 2022 alone.
The two high-profile owners also boast impressive property portfolios. Ryan Reynolds, along with his wife Blake Lively, owns multiple properties, including a family home in New York and a luxury apartment in Tribeca. Brady, on the other hand, resides in a £13.8 million estate on Miami’s Indian Creek island. Both Reynolds and Brady have diversified their wealth through smart investments in various industries.
As the ‘Hollywood derby’ approaches, football fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between Wrexham and Birmingham City, not only for the on-field action but also for the off-field rivalry between Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady. The meeting of these two celebrity owners adds an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be a crucial match in the League One promotion race. Stay tuned for updates on this star-studded showdown on Thursday evening at the Racecourse Ground.