David Beckham Is Officially the U.K.'s First Billionaire Athlete

David Beckham has been named UK's first billionaire athlete
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NEED TO KNOW

• David Beckham has been named the U.K.'s first billionaire athlete
• The former Manchester United star's wealth has more than doubled over the past year
• His combined fortune with wife Victoria Beckham surged to an estimated £1.185 billion ($1,579,368), according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List

It’s official: David Beckham has become the United Kingdom’s first billionaire athlete, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

The former Manchester United star's combined fortune with wife Victoria Beckham surged to an estimated £1.185 billion ($1,579,368), per the outlet. Beckham's wealth has more than doubled over the past year, driven largely by the soaring value of his ownership stake in Inter Miami CF and the club’s continued commercial growth following Lionel Messi’s arrival.

Beckham, 51, also played a key role in convincing Messi to commit to another three years in Miami, per the outlet.

Another of Beckham’s assets is his property complex built around Nu Stadium, the soccer team’s new 26,700-seater base near the Miami International Airport.

The land spans 131 acres and is home to offices, shops, residential buildings and restaurants.

The outlet reported Beckham's investment there to be worth over £370 million.

In 2024, more than a decade after retiring his Adidas Predator boots, Beckham’s U.K. company, DRJB Holdings, paid out around £43 million in dividends to shareholders, followed by a further £17.2 million in early 2025.

Beckham retains a 45% stake in the business after selling the remainder of his commercial empire to Authentic Brands Group.