Leeds United Football Club Limited

Reference number: 688115

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When leedsunited.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0871 334 1919 is
  • Who else gives the postcode LS11 0ES
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Credit Broking

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 May 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
Elland Road Stadium, Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES
Nature of business
  • Operation of sports facilities (SIC 93110)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Paraag Vijay Marathe Director Feb 1977 24 May 2018 None
Peter Simon Lowy Director Feb 1959 7 Jun 2021 None
Andrew Nathan Schwartzberg Director Nov 1972 23 Jul 2024 None
Eugene Schneur Director Jun 1972 23 Jul 2024 None
Robert Evans Director Jun 1983 9 May 2025 5 other companies
Andreas Dracopoulos Director Jan 1964 31 Mar 2026 None

Other companies run by these 6 directors

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other companies
5
still active
5

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 32 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Leeds United Football Club’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2023

25 September 2023

  • Andrea Radrizzani stopped being the majority owner
  • John Edward York gained significant control
  • Paraag Vijay Marathe gained significant control

Companies House

2017

24 May 2017

  • Eleonora Sport Limited stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2016

30 December 2016

  • Andrea Radrizzani became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

6 April 2016

  • Eleonora Sport Limited became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2015

20 July 2015

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2007

1 May 2007

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 71 events

  • All 71 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 60
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  • All 71 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Leeds United Football Club Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Leeds United Football Club Limited (FRN 688115) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Leeds United Football Club’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0871 334 1919 and the website leedsunited.com for Leeds United Football Club. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Leeds United Football Club a scam or clone?
Leeds United Football Club is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Leeds United Football Club?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Leeds United Football Club handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Leeds United Football Club to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Leeds United Football Club?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Leeds United Football Club: Mr John Edward York (significant influence or control) and Mr Paraag Vijay Marathe (significant influence or control). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Andrea Radrizzani and Eleonora Sport Limited.
Who runs Leeds United Football Club?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Leeds United Football Club: Paraag Vijay Marathe, Peter Simon Lowy, Andrew Nathan Schwartzberg, Eugene Schneur, Robert Evans and Andreas Dracopoulos.
How long has Leeds United Football Club been in business?
The company was formed on 1 May 2007, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2015.

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