Sir Alex Ferguson's net worth: How much is Fergie worth right now?

Sir Alex Ferguson's net worth: How much is Fergie worth right now?

Steve Njuguna
updated at April 20, 2023 at 8:38 AM

Calling Sir Alex Ferguson the greatest British manager of the modern era would be an understatement. A plethora of accolades marked his career, and he is considered an icon of the game. Today, we discuss Alex Ferguson's net worth and his massive wealth in general.

Alex Ferguson has many achievements
Ferguson is one of the most recognisable faces in world football. Photo by Laurence Griffiths
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Sir Alex started his career as a player in Scotland, but his leadership abilities and knowledge of the game led him to football management and administration.

Profile Summary

Full names

Alexander Chapman Ferguson

Date of birth

31 December 1941

Age

81 (2023)

Marital Status

Married

Children

Three

Height in feet

5 ft 11

Height in centimetres

180

Weight in pounds

160

Weight in Kgs

74

Eye color

Brown

Nationality

Scottish

Religion

Christianity

Hair color

Black

Occupation

Former football player & manager

Current residence

Manchester, England

Zodiac sign

Capricorn

Titles

Officer of the order of the British Empire (OBE), Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), Knight Bachelor

Clubs managed

East Stirlingshire, St Mirren, Aberdeen, Manchester United

National teams managed

Scotland

Net Worth

$70 million

Alex Ferguson's biography

Ferguson was born on 31st December 1941, in Glasgow, Scotland. His father worked as a shipbuilder. Ferguson and his younger brother Martin started playing football while in high school.

Alex Ferguson's playing career

Alex started football as an amateur at the Scottish side Queen's Park. aged 16. He moved to St Johnstone, where his performances attracted the interest of Dunfermline. Here, he became prolific, winning the 1965-66 Scottish golden boot title. He then moved to Rangers and later Falkirk before finishing his playing career at Ayr United.

Alex Ferguson's managerial career

He made his managerial debut aged 32 at East Stirlingshire in Scotland. He then moved to St Mirren before coaching Aberdeen, where he saw great success. This led Alex to be given the reins at the Scottish national team for the 1986 World Cup. Shortly after the tournament, he joined Manchester United, where he led the team to be one of the best in the world by the time he retired in 2013.

Alex Ferguson has many achievements in football
Sir Alex coached Manchester United at the 2009 Champions League final in Moscow. Photo by Shaun Botterill
Source: Getty Images

Alex Ferguson's achievements

Here is the complete list of Ferguson's achievements:

Aberdeen

Scottish Premier Division (3 times) Scottish Cup (4 times) Scottish League Cup (1 time) European Cup Winners Cup (1 time) European Super Cup (1 time)

Manchester United

English Premier League Champions (13 times) UEFA Champions League winner ( 2 times) FA Cup (5 times) League Cup (4 times) European Cup Winners Cup (1 time) European Super Cup (1 time) Intercontinental Cup (1 time) FIFA Club World Cup (1 time)

Individual

Scottish Premier Division top scorer (1964-1965) Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), Knight Bachelor, Premier League manager of the season (11 times) LMA manager of the decade 1990s English Football Hall Of Fame Scottish Football Hall Of Fame Premier League Hall Of Fame European Hall Of Fame

Alex Ferguson's house

Sir Alex's residence is in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England. It has an estimated value of 2.3 million pounds.

Alex Ferguson's cars

Alex has been known to drive a Mercedes S Class. He has also been seen in public with a Chevrolet, which shows that he has quite the taste when it comes to cars.

What does Sir Alex Ferguson do at Manchester United now?

In 2022, Ferguson was named the director of the football board at Manchester United football club.

What does Sir Alex Ferguson do at Manchester United now
Sir Alex maintains a level of influence over club matters at United. Photo by Matthew Peters
Source: Getty Images

How much does Alex Ferguson earn every month?

As Manchester United ambassador, Alex Ferguson earns 2 million pounds per year. In addition to income from other streams from public appearances and endorsements, this totals 12.2 million pounds a year. This is roughly 1 million pounds a month.

Sir Alex Ferguson's net worth

The earning from his career coaching jobs, awards, and endorsements have given Ferguson an estimated net worth of 70 million pounds.

Sir Alex created a sporting dynasty at Manchester United, becoming a launchpad for many players and managers. It is important to consider Sir Alex Ferguson's net worth besides his achievements and contributions to football.

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Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.