6. Suleiman Kerimov – Anzhi Makhachkala
Net worth: $6.9 billion (£4.1 billion)
In January 2011, Russian billionaire investor and politician Suleiman Kerimov purchased his hometown club Anzhi Makhachkala, aiming to transform them into one of the biggest sides in the world.
He spent millions bringing in the likes of Willian, Lacina Traore and Samuel Eto’o—whom he made the world’s best-paid player—but last year appeared to lose interest in the project, drastically slashing the budget and putting most of the squad up for sale.
Kerimov is a controversial character in Russia, having been implicated in various scandals and lawsuits while serving the Republic of Dagestan in the Federation Council.
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