Who is Nottingham Forest football club owner Evangelos Marinakis and what’s his net worth?

NOTTINGHAM Forest Football Club is based in West Bridgford, Nottingham and founded in 1865.

The club competes in the Premier League and is owned by Evangelos Marinakis. 

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Who is Nottingham Forest football club owner Evangelos Marinakis? 

Marinakis was born July 30, 1967, in Piraeus, Greece. 

He is a descendant of the Ypsilantis family – shipowners who have amassed a fleet during their time. 

Marinakis studied at the American International University in London, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in international business administration and a master’s degree in international relations.

After his studies, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps focusing on business, politics and sports.

Marinakis became a shipowner, media mogul, founder and owner of Capital Maritime and Trading Crop, member of the Piraeus city council and president of Piraeus’ hometown team, Olympiacs

He also served as vice-president of the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) and president of Superleague Greece. 

In 2017, Marinakis turned his sights to the UK looking to purchase an English Championship club.  

He became the owner of double European Cup winners Nottingham Forest in May 2017.

Marinakis had declared his desires for the club to qualify for Europe within five years of his takeover with Nottingham being promoted to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years in 2021. 

Drug trafficking investigations have also plagued the Marinkakis family with investigations by the Greek Coast Guard, the DEA and Greek judicial authorities culminating in a number of allegations. 

Nottingham Forest FC chairman Nicholas Randall wrote an open letter to supporters reaffirming his support for Marinakis. 

He also confirmed the matter was under investigation but that “there is no ‘charge’ against Marinakis and no ‘prosecution’  in the process.” 

In 2021, a judge stated that there was no evidence implicating Marinakis concluding the investigation. 

Is Evangelos Marinakis married and does he have any children? 

Marinakis is married to Athanasia Kassioti and they have four children. 

What is Evangelos Marinakis’ net worth? 

Marinakis’ net worth is estimated to be around £522 million (US$ 650 million).  

He is included in Lloyd’s List of the Top 100 of Most Influential People in shipping.