Yet former Manchester United star Wes Brown discovered just how rapidly fortunes can change. Football supporters were stunned when the 23-cap former England international declared bankruptcy in 2023. But luckily I still do quite a lot of work and I'm able to carry on now moving forward. View 3 Images The 46-year-old declared bankruptcy in April 2023Brown has since focused on educating athletes on financial literacy and due diligence, something he has suggested was lacking at the peak of his own football fame. Ex-Manchester City star Trevor Sinclair was also declared bankrupt in June 2025 after failing to settle a tax bill exceeding £36,000.
