NFL team owners are among the richest figures in global sports, and two of the most powerful names on that list are Robert Kraft and Jody Allen. Both have shaped modern American football in very different ways, but their financial success places them in the same elite bracket. Here is a closer look at how their net worth compares.
What is Robert Kraft’ net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Robert Kraft has an estimated net worth of around $11 billion. The Massachusetts-born businessman made his fortune long before becoming an NFL owner.
He built his wealth primarily through paper and packaging companies, including Rand-Whitney Group and International Forest Products. Over time he expanded into private equity, real estate, and media investments under the umbrella of the Kraft Group.
In 1994, he purchased the Patriots for $172 million then a record price for an NFL franchise. At the time, many critics believed he had overpaid. Today, that decision looks visionary. The team is now valued at approximately $9 billion according to Forbes, making them one of the most valuable teams in the league.
Under his ownership, New England won six Super Bowls between 2001 and 2019, led by Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
The franchise transformed into a dynasty and a global brand.
Beyond football, he also owns Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution and has invested heavily in philanthropy, donating hundreds of millions to healthcare, education, and community initiatives.
What is Jody Allen’s net worth
Jody Allen oversees the estate of her late brother, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The
Allen family’s net worth is estimated at approximately $20.3 billion according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Paul Allen purchased the Seahawks in 1997 for around $200 million. Since then, the franchise has grown significantly in value and is currently worth about $6.7 billion.
After Paul’s death in 2018, Jody Allen became the trustee and executor of his estate. In addition to the Seahawks, she oversees the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and a stake in Seattle Sounders FC. The Allen estate also includes major real estate holdings, investment portfolios, philanthropic foundations, and even the well-known megayacht Octopus.
When comparing the two, Jody Allen oversees a larger overall estate at around $20.3 billion, nearly double Robert Kraft’s estimated $11 billion fortune. Unlike Kraft, who built his empire from the ground up, she manages and expands an already vast technology-driven fortune that originated from Microsoft’s early success.