Premier League legend amasses huge net worth with impressive property empire
A former Liverpool striker has amassed a substantial fortune after building an impressive property empire over the past few decades. The player in question had two stints at Anfield, netting a staggering 183 goals during his tenure at the club.
He also had spells with Leeds United, Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2012.
The forward would have pocketed a significant sum from his football contracts but has also been raking in millions off the pitch. He began investing when he was just a teenager and has accumulated a diverse portfolio of properties.
A few years ago, he even established his own academy to educate budding investors through workshops and courses.
The player in question is, of course, former Liverpool and England sharpshooter Robbie Fowler. He is believed to be worth more than £31million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, making him wealthier than current Reds stars like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, reports the Express.
Fowler didn't wait until the end of his career to build his property empire, featuring on the Sunday Times Rich List twice while he was still playing. At one point, he was even labelled the 'richest sportsman living in Britain' by The Observer.
Reflecting on his investment journey back in 2015, Fowler revealed that former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness was responsible for sowing the initial seed.
Fowler has opened up about his accidental journey into property investment, revealing to The Guardian: "I started investing in property almost by accident," and "Graeme Souness put me in touch with a financial adviser who advised me to go into property."
The Liverpool legend also shared the dynamics of his partnership with his wife, saying, "Since then, and I'm not embarrassed to admit this, it's my wife who's the one who has been wearing the trousers. She's the boss. She did it all while I was playing. Basically I go out and earn the money. She's happy with that concept."
While Fowler's property portfolio is largely centred around Liverpool, he remains tight-lipped about the exact number of properties he owns, stating, "I've got more than 10. I'm a private person. I don't like to disclose everything."
Despite his success, Fowler maintains a down-to-earth approach influenced by his Toxteth upbringing, insisting that he doesn't exploit his tenants: "Some people can't afford to buy, so as a landlord you are providing a benefit for other people," and "You are providing a service. Some landlords have been greedy, but you certainly won't get that from me after the upbringing I had in Liverpool."
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