Stan Kroenke is the latest in a long list of Arsenal owners over the years, having taken control of the majority stake at the club back in 2018.
KSE (Kroenke Sports Enterprises) had started investing in the Gunners back in 2007, with the businessman extremely interested in entering English football.
Over the years, Stan Kroenke has gained a reputation for building some of the biggest and best sports enterprises in the world.
But just who is the man behind the Arsenal ownership group?
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Stan Kroenke, the sole shareholder of Arsenal.
What is Stan Kroenke’s age and where was he born?
Stan Kroenke was born on July 29, 1947, which makes him 77 years old at the time of writing.
The American businessman was born in Columbia, a city in the state of Missouri, in the United States of America.
How did Stan Kroenke make his money?
Much of Stan Kroenke’s wealth comes from his real estate business, founding the Kroenke Group in 1983.
Many of the Kroenke Group projects involved the building of apartments, shopping centres and plazas across America.
In 1991, he went on to found THF Realty, a real estate development business that looks to improve suburban areas.
He remains the chairman of THF Realty today.
Other ventures have seen him take to owning other areas, such as the Screaming Eagle winery, the Texas Waggoner Ranch and more.
Stan Kroenke’s net worth
As of 2025, Forbes claimed that Stan Kroenke is worth $18 billion (£13.3 billion), making him the 121st richest man in the world.
Who is Stan Kroenke married to?
Stan Kroenke is married to Ann Walton Kroenke, with the pair tying the knot in 1974.
Ann Walton is the daughter of Walmart co-founder Bud Walton, and with his passing in 1995, he passed down his Walmart stake to her.
The pair have three children together, including Arsenal director Josh Kroenke.
What teams does Stan Kroenke own?
Stan Kroenke is the sole shareholder of Arsenal and Arsenal Women, but they aren’t the only sports team that he owns.
In the NFL, KSE own the Los Angeles Rams, while the NBA has the Denver Nuggets under its sports umbrella.
The Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, the Colorado Rapids in the MLS, and the Colorado Avalanche in Lacrosse make up his American sports ventures.
KSE have also entered the esports market, founding Los Angeles Gladiators in the Overwatch League and the Colorado Guerrillas in Call of Duty.
What Stan Kroenke said when buying Arsenal
Upon landing 100% ownership of the club, a statement from KSE had quoted Stan Kroenke being delighted with the deal.
He said: “We at KSE are moving forward with this offer leading to 100 per cent ownership of the club.
“We appreciate Mr Usmanov’s dedication to Arsenal Football Club and the storied ethos and history the club represents.”
It remains to be seen exactly how long Kroenke plans to keep the club, though the value of Arsenal has skyrocketed under his ownership.
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