Ex-Man United, England star David Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
Combined wealth of the ex-footballer and his wife, Victoria, reached about US$1.583 billion this year, the Sunday Times Rich List says
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
Beckham and his wife Victoria’s collective wealth reached an estimated £1.185 billion (US$1.583 billion) this year, the Rich List compilers said.
That moved them into second place in the list of the UK’s wealthiest athletes, behind the family of former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, whose wealth was valued at £2 billion.
Beckham, who retired from playing in 2013, is a co-owner of Inter Miami, estimated to be Major League Soccer’s most valuable club at £1.07 billion.
The 51-year-old also has lucrative brand ambassador roles for companies including Adidas and Hugo Boss.
Beckham captained England and won the Premier League and Champions League during a glittering career with United, before spells at Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.