How did David Beckham make his money? Breaking down net worth of UK's first sports billionaire
From a world-class player to an MLS franchise owner, and with a powerful family brand, David Beckham has achieved wealth that few soccer stars can match.
How did David Beckham make his money? Breaking down net worth of UK's first sports billionaire originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
David Beckham broke new ground in May 2026 as he was declared the first UK sportsperson to become a billionaire. According to the Sunday Times Rich List , an annual rundown of the nation's wealthiest individuals, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder has amassed record-breaking earnings alongside his wife, Victoria. Indeed, among UK sportspeople, only ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone and his family are worth more than the Beckhams.
The wealth of the former England captain is little surprise. After a hugely successful elite-level career in soccer, during which he also became one of the modern game's pre-eminent commercial brands, David and Victoria have maintained lucrative businesses and deals with sponsors, who are only too happy to join forces with the Beckham brand. Here, The Sporting News breaks down how Beckham the billionaire came to be.
David Beckham net worth The 2026 Sunday Times Rich List puts David and Victoria Beckham's net worth at Ā£1. 185 billion ($1. 58 billion).
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