Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is owned by Tony Bloom, a local businessman and lifelong fan who took control of the club in 2009 by acquiring a 75% shareholding. Since then, Bloom has invested heavily in the club, reportedly over £400 million, transforming Brighton from a lower-league team into a competitive Premier League club with European ambitions
. Bloom succeeded former chairman Dick Knight and has overseen major developments including the construction and expansion of the Falmer Stadium (also known as the American Express Stadium) and the club’s rise to the Premier League and qualification for the UEFA Europa League
. In addition to Brighton, Bloom has diversified his football investments, holding minority stakes in Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory, and is in talks to invest in Scottish club Heart of Midlothian. However, these investments are personal and separate from his ownership and dedication to Brighton
. In summary, Tony Bloom is the majority owner and chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, having acquired a controlling stake in 2009 and invested significantly to elevate the club’s status and infrastructure
