David Beckham with Victoria Beckham (Photo by Getty)
Former Manchester United and England icon David Beckham has reached a new milestone off the pitch, becoming Britain’s first billionaire sportsman after his family fortune surpassed £1 billion.According to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham now have a combined fortune of £1.185 billion ($1.58 billion), making them one of Britain’s richest sporting families.The achievement gave Beckham a unique place in British sporting history, decades after he achieved global fame as one of football’s biggest stars. The 51-year-old retired in 2013 but has built an empire that extends far beyond his playing career.from Football icon for business PowerhouseBeckham’s wealth has grown exponentially through his stake in Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer side of which he co-owns. The club is now worth around £1.07 billion, making it one of the most valuable football franchises in North America.He is one of the world’s most recognizable sports figures, with major endorsement deals with Adidas and Hugo Boss adding millions to his fortune annually.Beckham’s football career included six Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United, followed by high-profile spells at Real Madrid CF, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain FC.Victoria’s business growthA significant portion of the family wealth comes from Victoria Beckham’s luxury fashion business. The former Spice Girls member has turned her brand into a lucrative global label.Among other sports stars on the rich list, Lewis Hamilton is fifth with £435 million, while Rory McIlroy, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury also feature.
