Sir Alex Ferguson Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Sir Alex Ferguson’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $70 million, Sir Alex Ferguson is recognized as a former professional football player and manager from Scotland. Often hailed as the greatest manager in football history, he helmed Manchester United during its “golden era” from 1986 until 2013, amassing more titles than any other manager.

Initially, Alex began his journey as a professional player, representing various Scottish clubs. Notably, as a prolific striker, he earned the title of the Scottish league’s top scorer in the mid-60s. Transitioning into coaching, he took charge of the Scottish club Aberdeen and later the national team. During his tenure at Manchester United, Ferguson experienced an impressive winning streak spanning 26 years, during which he secured 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two Champions League titles. He retired in 2013, holding the record as Manchester United’s longest-serving manager. Alex was honored with a knighthood in 1999.

Early Life

Born Alexander Chapman Ferguson on December 31, 1941, in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, he grew up with a younger brother and began playing soccer at a young age. While his path toward becoming a professional athlete appeared inevitable, Ferguson also trained as a toolmaker’s apprentice during his formative years, perhaps as a precautionary measure.

Playing Career

At the age of 16, Ferguson began his playing career with Queen’s Park, where he netted 20 goals in 31 appearances before moving to St. Johnstone. By 1964, he had established himself as a full-time professional footballer with Dunfermline. Notably, he scored 31 goals during the 1965-66 season, becoming the league’s top scorer. Following this achievement, he transferred to Ranger for a then-record sum of 65,000 pounds in Scottish football. His career progressed with stints at Falkirk before ultimately concluding at Ayr United in 1974.

Managerial Career

Beginning his managerial tenure at East Stirlingshire at the age of 32, Alex was compensated with a modest salary of 40 pounds a week for his part-time role. Faced with an extremely chaotic team lacking even a goalkeeper, he quickly set about restructuring East Stirlingshire. Success there led him to St Mirren, where he guided the young squad to clinch the First Division championship in 1977, though he was later dismissed by St Mirren – the only club to ever part ways with him.

In 1978, Sir Alex Ferguson took over as manager of Aberdeen, a significant player in the Scottish League. Despite a bumpy inception, Aberdeen secured the league title in 1980. His reputation as a stern manager solidified, Ferguson sought to further develop his players.

By 1983, they triumphed in the European Winners’ Cup, and later that year, Aberdeen won the European Super Cup as well as the Scottish league. Ferguson’s exceptional leadership was evident throughout, and by the mid-1980s, he had been appointed to manage the Scottish national team. As his time at Aberdeen came to a close, he received numerous offers from English clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton, Liverpool, and others.

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Ultimately, an attractive proposition from Manchester United lured Ferguson to consider moving to England. The club was struggling gravely, yet Alex successfully brought them up from 21st position in the league to 11th within his inaugural season. In the following season, Fergie recruited several new players, leading United to secure second place in the league. Unfortunately for the Scottish manager, the upcoming years posed significant challenges, culminating in the team finishing just above the relegation zone in 1989. This situation led many journalists and fans to call for Ferguson’s dismissal.

A shift occurred when a fresh roster of promising young players debuted for Manchester United. Among them were Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, and David Beckham. Ferguson also acquired renowned players like Eric Cantona and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Even though pundits initially overlooked this youthful team, they triumphed in winning the Treble during the 1998-99 season.

Following this success, United’s youthful stars transitioned into seasoned veterans. Ferguson was compelled to undergo another rebuilding phase, establishing a new foundation with talents such as Rio Ferdinand, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney. In 2006, this fresh squad attained victory in the Champions League, marking the second time Alex accomplished this feat. Although signs of Manchester United’s waning dominance in world football emerged as Fergie’s tenure approached its end, the Scottish manager concluded his career on a high note. In May 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as Manchester United’s manager after contributing to their final Premier League title win.

Controversy

Throughout his extensive managerial journey, Ferguson found himself at the center of various controversies. One of the earliest significant incidents involved Gordon Strachan, a Scottish player under Alex’s management at Aberdeen. When Strachan transferred to Manchester United in 1986, reuniting with his former manager, their relationship quickly deteriorated, resulting in Ferguson selling Strachan to Leeds. Strachan’s subsequent contribution helped Leeds defeat Manchester United in 1992, securing the Premier League title. Over time, hostility grew between Strachan and Ferguson, with Alex often labeling Gordon as untrustworthy and deceptive.

A substantial conflict arose between Ferguson and soccer icon David Beckham during his time at Manchester United. David has consistently accused Alex of hurling a football boot at him, which caused a minor facial injury amid a heated disagreement in the dressing room during halftime of a match. The deterioration of their relationship led to Beckham departing for Real Madrid within a year.

Over the years, Ferguson has faced numerous fines from the FA. In 2003, he was penalized 20,000 pounds for verbally assaulting a fourth official. In 2007, he received a two-match ban for insulting referee Mark Clattenburg. In 2008, he incurred another fine of 10,000 pounds after claiming referee Mike Dean was biased. In 2009, Fergie faced a four-match ban and a 20,000-pound fine after suggesting that referee Alan Wiley was unfit. Following comments questioning referee Martin Atkinson, Sir Alex was fined 30,000 pounds and handed a five-match ban.

Relationships

After tying the knot with Cathy, Alex Ferguson became a father to three children, including twins.

Real Estate

Alex Ferguson possesses a home in Cheshire, England, valued at 2.3 million pounds. The property became a focal point of media attention after he expressed concerns regarding a neighbor’s development ambitions. The neighbors intended to construct a grand mansion, which Fergie believed would intrude on his property and negatively impact his quality of life. Following a prolonged legal dispute, it was confirmed in 2020 that the local council had approved his neighbor’s proposals, which infuriated Ferguson.

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