Tom Brady's move from NFL legend to football club co-owner was not easy. After a tough start at Birmingham City, the seven-time Super Bowl winner now seems to click with Chris Davies, a man Brady views as his "right hand on the field" in the sport known in the U.S, as soccer.

After a rough time with former manager and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, Brady is now openly supporting Davies as the man who brought order, duty, and wins back to the team.

"He's really turned things around. The culture has shifted," Brady noted in a recent part of the Built in Birmingham docuseries, which follows his investment journey.

Amazon's new documentary, Built in Birmingham gives us a taste of the knowledge and insight NFL icon Tom Brady was able to pass on to Birmingham City's staff and player.

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From big criticism to strong confidence

Brady was direct when talking about Rooney's time in charge. In the documentary, he pointed out what he saw as a lack of drive and control under the former Manchester United and England leader.

We had guys who didn't want to work. And we had a coach who didn't drive them to

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This came after Birmingham City's relegation to a lower league under Rooney, meaning a big hit for the team and a loud wake-up call for the club owners.

However and luckily, the mood shifted when Chris Davies took charge. Brady, getting more involved with the team's day-to-day, built a strong bond with Davies, often talking over Zoom and sharing game plans. Davies' first full season ended the best way possible with a team record of 111 points and an important promotion to the Championship.

Here’s how Birmingham’s manager, Chris Davies, communicates with his players during training sessions. Learning from coaches working at a high level can give grassroots coaches an insight into how to effectively get their ideas across ⚽️👏

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A shared vision toward greatness

Davies' style of leading, goes along with Brady's winner mindset: planned, and focused on team spirit. The former Liverpool and Tottenham assistant coach stresses preparation and strong minds, two things Brady has stood for in his NFL days.

Chris brings a professional standard every day. He holds the staff and players accountable

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The wins under Davies control seem to back Brady's idea that you can apply top sports spirit across different sports. His support goes beyond just words, Brady has fought off outside pushes to make big changes and instead he chose to focus on long-term growth.

Relentless. Driven. Passionate. Chris Davies in a nutshell. 🔵

Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues premieres August 1 on Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/lCtGTOeU3e

— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 22, 2025

A broader mission

Brady is also pushing for big shifts in U.S. sports, like bringing the promotion-relegation system to the NFL.

There should be consequences for poor performance. Look at what's happening here in Birmingham-it matters every week. That's how sports should be

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Davies' success with Birmingham is a clear example of what Brady wants to build: a culture focused on results where fame comes second to hard work and team wins.

Tom Wagner and @TomBrady promoting our new documentary in Miami! 🇺🇸

Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues premieres this Friday, August 1, on Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/5hLPhlQ1Nv

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With Chris Davies leading, Tom Brady might have found the soccer boss he was looking for, one who brings his winning mindset to a new sports field. Whether this will push Birmingham City to new heights is still unknown, but for now, Brady's trust in Davies is solid.