John Textor
American businessman · United States · On the map · Directors · Born 1965 · age 61
John Charles Textor is an American businessman and the founder of Eagle Football Holdings. Through Eagle Football, he is the majority owner of Botafogo (Brazil), Olympique Lyonnais (France), and RWDM Brussels (Belgium).
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Under his ownership, Botafogo won the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the 2024 Copa Libertadores, while RWDM earned promotion to the Belgian Pro League in 2023. He previously held a minority stake in Crystal Palace, which he sold in July 2025 for a reported £190 million.


