Sir Alex Ferguson is highly regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.
The Scotsman was at the epicentre of Manchester United's reign of dominance in England's top-flight for over 20-years spanning from the late 80's to the early 10's.
During that time, the former Rangers player led the Red Devils to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cup victories and two Champions League triumphs.
Now eleven years on from his departure from Old Trafford, the 82-year-old has cashed in on his career earnings, investing in various different business ventures.
Here is the staggering amount the former footballer and manager is worth despite hismulti-million pound role within Manchester United getting axed by INEOS.
Sir Alex Ferguson is highly regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time
The Scotsman was at the epicentre of Manchester United's reign of dominance in England's top-flight for over 20 years
Sir Alex Ferguson net worth is estimated to be around $70m (£54m) according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The giant lumpsum makes him the richest football manager in Britain, the feat is made even more impressive, considering the Scotsman made the vast majority of his fortune without any major endorsement deals.
Since his well documented retirement in 2013, the 13-time winning Premier League manager has taken up role of a board member at Old Trafford and also worked as a match analyst for UEFA.
Sir Alex Ferguson net worth is estimated to be around $70m (£54m) according to Celebrity Net Worth
Assets
Sir Alex Ferguson has capitalised immensely from investing in various business avenues, including creating his own business, writing an autobiography and own multiple race winning racehorses.
His business, ACF Sports Promotions Ltd has now accumulated £24.3m in assets and investments.
Some of those assets include a sporting memorabilia collection estimated to worth over £2m which is on display in various museums and universities, a £19m investment portfolio and cash reserves of £5.1m.
He also also benefitted majorly through royalties from his tell all autobiography 'Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography'
The Scotsman million pound company officially lists their nature of business (SIC) as 'Other sports activities'.
Ferguson has also invested a lot of his time and money into horse racing since leaving football.
He most recent purchase Regent's Stroll, trained by Paul Nicholls, cost the United legend a whopping £660,000.
Smashing his own world record for the highest amount paid for a jumper at auction. In total the the beloved sporting icon owns 32 horses.
Ferguson has also invested a lot of his time and money into horse racing since leaving football
In total the the beloved sporting icon owns 32 horses
Fortune
A vast majority of Ferguson's fortune derives from his time at Manchester United.
According to France Football 2012 list of highest-paid managers, the then United manager was pocketing an annual salary of £6.6m and up until recently, the club legend was still on Old Trafford's payroll.
As he was receiving around £40,000 a week, £2m a year for a club ambassador role.
He also also benefitted majorly through royalties from his tell all autobiography 'Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography' which sold over one million copies.
He has taken advantage of his public status, charging £100,000 for personal appearances and guest talks.
Ferguson also sold his luxurious five-bedroom Cheshire mansion back in February 2024 for £3.25m.
He now lives in a £1.2million house next to League One manager and son Darren.