David Beckham is a legend on the soccer pitch and at the bank. The former England captain became the United Kingdom's first billionaire athlete, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
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According to the BBC, the combined net worth of Beckham and his wife, Victoria, has reached £1.185 billion ($1.6 billion).
Beckham, a six-time Premier League champion with Manchester United, is now co-owner of Inter Miami in MLS. Beckham invested $25 million in Inter Miami in 2014. He helped establish the franchise as an MLS powerhouse with the stunning recruitment of Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami now boasts $180 million in revenue—with $50 million of operating income—according to Forbes. The franchise also landed a multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal with Adidas.
David Beckham Adds to Iconic Resume
Maximizing one's potential is a goal many people share, and Beckham appears to be achieving exactly that.
The 51-year-old soccer star has helped lift his native Manchester United F.C. to championship gold, made over $145 million in on-field earnings, and was knighted in November.
The former England captain even managed to score $26 million from a 2012 Burger King campaign.
Now, Beckham owns the distinction as the United Kingdom's first billionaire athlete, too.
Additionally, his wealth is expected to expand over the years, as his ownership stake in Inter Miami has become a massive cash cow for the former Premier League champion.
The combined net worth of Beckham and his wife, Victoria, reportedly doubled from last year, when they were worth an estimated $666 million.
His 26 percent stake in the organization is worth close to $400 million. That figure reportedly surged after the team signed Lionel Messi in 2023.
The Beckhams are now second among all sportspeople in the UK, behind only the family of ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, whose net worth is valued at £2 billion ($2.7 billion).
