Ashley Ward Net Worth: How Much Does the Former Footballer Earn?
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Ashley Ward will be known to football fans for playing for teams like Alexandra Crewe, Derby County, and Blackburn Rovers in the 80s and 90s.
However, more recently he’s found fame as the husband of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward.
With a 20-year football career and a string of businesses under his belt, the 50-year-old has amassed a considerable amount of money.
But what exactly is Ashley Ward’s net worth?
Ashley Ward Net Worth
According to reports, Ashley Ward’s net worth amounts to just over £30 million. He shares most of this wealth with his wife, Dawn Ward, and can be attributed to his property development business.
Since he retired from professional football in 2005, Ashley and his wife have made considerable money from renovating homes and buying and selling businesses.
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The couple started with a residential care home business, which they bought for £590,000, partly with Ashley’s football winnings and a bank loan. In 2002, they sold this business for £1.2 million.
Ashley also owns a commercial property business and manages a £15 million property development company. So far, the company has helped to renovate luxury homes for star-studded clients including Wayne Rooney.
The pair currently live at country house Warford Hall, which is valued at almost £15 million. Built in 1867, the building was being used as a call centre until Ashley and Dawn renovated it.
The house boasts six bedrooms, a wine cellar, a stable for 15 horses, and a private bar. It also sits on 12 acres of private land, which are frequently used for incredible balls and parties.
Who Is He Married To?
Ashley Ward met Dawn when she was just 17. They got engaged four years later, and gave birth to their first daughter, Darby, in 1997.
Since then, the pair have had three more children: Taylor, 22, Charlie, 13, and Aston, 11.
Dawn is known for appearing on 12 series of The Real Housewives of Cheshire. She joined the show in 2015 but announced in December 2020 that she would be stepping down to focus on family commitments.
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On the couple’s silver wedding anniversary last year, they enjoyed a lavish meal at their Cheshire mansion with friends and family.
This year, Dawn commemorated the day by posting a touching message to her partner on Instagram. She also posted throwback pictures from their happy day.
She said: “Happy anniversary to my best friend @ashersnine 26 years today. We have shared so much together I love you more everyday. Thank you for being the best husband, dad and soon to be pops here’s to the rest of our lives together.”
Ashley and Dawn recently found out that they were to become grandparents when their 24-year-old daughter Darby announced she was expecting a baby with businessman fiancé Michael Jackson.
On revealing the news, 47-year-old Dawn said “I can not tell you how excited I am me @ashersnine are going to be grandparents.”
His Football Career
Ashley Ward is known for playing as a centre-forward and started his career at Manchester United’s Junior B team.
He chose to become an apprentice at Manchester City, rejecting an offer from Blackburn Rovers. He would join the club later in 1998.
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He was playing for Sheffield United when he finally announced he was retiring from the sport, after a whirlwind 20-year career across 11 clubs. This followed a series of injuries that had plagued the player.
Since retiring, he’s kept fit and healthy, opting for a clean diet. When wife Dawn posted a photo showing the former footballer’s new muscles, many fans were taken aback.
He said: “When I retired from football at the age of 34, I did literally nothing for a year, then I’d do a bit in the gym for a few months, then do nothing for a year again.”
He has also recently undergone hair replacement surgery after getting worried about a receding hairline and thinning locks.