Who Owns Roma FC
The controlling shareholder of Associazione Sportiva Roma is the Friedkin Group, a private American holding company founded by Ryan Friedkin and Thomas Friedkin. The group acquired the club in August 2020 from a previous ownership consortium led by James Pallotta, completing a transaction that valued the Serie A side at roughly 600 million euros at the time of the deal Forbes.
Roma FC is structured as a Società per Azioni, with the Friedkin Group holding the majority of voting shares through a holding entity registered in the United States. The board of directors is chaired by Dan Friedkin, who serves as the principal representative of the ownership group in European football operations and sits on the club's executive committee.
Ownership Structure and Financial Framework
The Friedkin Group operates Roma FC as a privately held football club, meaning detailed financial breakdowns are not required to be published in the same way as publicly traded companies. However, annual reports, Serie A licensing disclosures, and Italian Football Federation filings provide insight into revenue streams, debt levels, and capital expenditure plans Lega Serie A.
Key Financial and Governance Details
Under the Friedkin ownership, Roma has pursued a strategy centered on stadium redevelopment, brand expansion, and squad investment. The club's revenue mix includes broadcast rights, matchday income, commercial partnerships, and player trading, with the majority of strategic decisions routed through the Friedkin Group's dedicated sports division.
Valuation, Rankings, and Market Position
Roma FC consistently ranks among the top clubs in Serie A by revenue and global brand value, though it remains below the largest European football clubs in overall market capitalization. The club's valuation is shaped by its historic fan base, stadium assets, and participation in European competitions, which drive commercial income and sponsorship deals.
Publicly available rankings from organizations such as Deloitte and Forbes place Roma in the upper tier of Italian football clubs, reflecting its commercial scale and media reach. The Friedkin Group's broader portfolio includes interests in motorsport and other sports properties, which support cross-promotional opportunities for the club Forbes.