Wrexham Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Net Worth Comparison 2023: Who’s Wealthier?

Wrexham AFC’s co-owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have always been a topic of discussion. In November, the famous celebrity duo took over the Welsh soccer side, Wrexham AFC. They paid a staggering $2.5 Million to buy the ancient soccer club. Since then, both of them have been very respected and valued members of the soccer fraternity. However, a few fans will always recognize Reynolds and McElhenney for their multiple blockbusters as Hollywood stars.

Have you ever wondered which one of them is actually wealthier than the other? Find out!

How rich is Ryan Reynolds?

Ryan Reynolds is one of the most popular and trending actors in the last few years. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ryan Reynolds’ net worth is about $150 million. The fans recognize the 46-year-old for his action and comedy roles in various movies. Reynolds’ biggest hit till date is the Deadpool series. He made a fortune of money after appearing in Deadpool itself.

The Wrexham co-owner reportedly cashed out a cheque of $20 million upfront before starting the shoot. Luckily, the movie was a hit and Reynolds made about another $30 – $40 million in second installments. In 2012, the Hollywood star invested a major chunk of his income in real estate. Along with his wife, Blake Lively, the celebrity duo purchased a property in Westchester Country for $6 million.

In 2018, the Deadpool star purchased a minority stake in Aviation American Gin. As part of the board, Reynolds was obliged to be part of the brand’s ad campaign that ended up going viral. The gin company’s sales exponentially rose between 2018 – 2020. Considering that Reynolds acquired a 20% stake, he would reportedly be due a $67 million payment before tax.

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The Hollywood star could also further earn another $55 million in part payments in the future. Apart from that, Reynolds became the brand face of Armani Code in 2019. In that same year, he also purchased a minority share in Mint mobile, a pre-paid mobile service. Clearly, Reynolds has been active with his investments over the years. Wrexham AFC just happened to become his most famous and ambitious one to date.

Is Rob McElhenney wealthier than Reynolds?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rob McElhenney’s net worth is about $50 million. It is simply a fact that McElhenney is not as popular as his Wrexham AFC partner. His most popular role was ‘Mac’ on the hit series ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’. The American star was an instrumental character in every stage of that show as a writer, producer, and director. He is also popular for his role on ‘Mythic Quest’ from 2020 onwards.

The fans know about a few interesting investments that the Hollywood star has made. McElhenney and his wife, Kaitlin Olson, purchased a gigantic property in Sherman Oaks, California for about $2.1 million in 2008. Ten years later, the celebrity made a healthy profit by selling the same property for 2.5 million. A year after buying the expensive plot, they also bought ‘Skinner’s Bar’ in Philadelphia and rebranded it as ‘Mac’s Tavern’.

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Ryan Reynolds is clearly the wealthier individual among the two. However, McElhenney seems like the better and sharper business brain as it was initially his idea to take over Wrexham AFC in 2020.