Owner: Randy Lerner
Approximate value: $1.5billion

American Randy Lerner has seen his English investment grow from strength to strength throughout his reign. The team have gone from a mid-table side to challenging for the Champions League.

He was shrouded in controversy, however, when Martin OÂ’Neill walked out of Villa Park under unknown circumstance, with some suggesting he had not been allowed to spend during the summer.

Now, having appointed Gerard Houllier as permanent manager, Lerner hopes the club can emulate what they have achieved previously, despite imploring a budgeting plan to the Midlands club.