Avram Glazer (born October 19, 1960) is an American businessman best known for his role as joint‑chairman of Manchester United Football Club alongside his brother Joel. He is a member of the Glazer family, which acquired control of Manchester United in a leveraged takeover in 2005 and also owns the NFL franchise the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Background and business activities

Born in Rochester, New York, Avram Glazer has been active in the family’s private holding companies and sports investments. The Glazer family structure involves a number of family members overseeing assets across sports, real estate and other interests. Avram has served on corporate boards associated with those investments and represents the family’s interests in the United Kingdom and United States.

Role at Manchester United

As joint‑chairman with his brother Joel, Avram Glazer plays an executive and representative role for the club’s ownership. The family’s acquisition of Manchester United transformed the club’s governance and financing model and positioned the Glazers as prominent figures in international sports ownership. For the club, this has meant a period of commercial expansion alongside sustained debate about financial management and on‑field priorities. See the club page for more context: Manchester United.

Controversies and public response

Glazer family ownership has been controversial among many supporters. Critics have focused on the debt financing of the takeover, perceptions of limited engagement with fan concerns, and episodes of large‑scale protest. In 2021 the club’s reported involvement in proposals for a European competition prompted intense backlash from fans and the broader football community. These events have occasionally disrupted club activities and stimulated public debate about governance in football.

Personal life and philanthropy

Avram Glazer lives in New Orleans with his wife and two children and is the son of the late Malcolm Glazer (Malcolm Glazer). The Glazer family is also known for charitable giving through family foundations and local initiatives, particularly in the Tampa Bay area. For more about his residence and personal ties see local sources: New Orleans.

Notable facts

  • Joint‑chairman of Manchester United with brother Joel.
  • Part of the Glazer family that owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Associated with family philanthropy and multiple business interests.