David Beckham — Net Worth and Career Earnings
David Beckham became the United Kingdom's first billion-pound athlete in 2026, confirmed by the Sunday Times Rich List — a milestone that reflects both his exceptional playing career and the business empire he has built in the decade since retiring from football in 2013. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England captain has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion, driven primarily by his DRJB Holdings brand licensing company and his co-ownership of Inter Miami CF in MLS.
DRJB Holdings generated $92 million in revenue in 2024, up 44% year on year, with profits of $44.9 million. Partners include AliExpress, Stella Artois and SharkNinja. In 2022, Beckham sold a 55% stake in DRJB to Authentic Brands Group for approximately $270 million — crystallising significant value while retaining the remaining 45% and all future upside. Inter Miami's valuation has risen dramatically since the signing of Lionel Messi in 2023, adding further hundreds of millions to his estimated net worth.
Beckham was knighted by King Charles III in 2024 for services to football and charity. His 2023 Netflix documentary Beckham reached number one in 60 countries and significantly refreshed his public profile. At 51, his transition from footballer to businessman is the most studied example of athlete brand extension in British sporting history — and his Sunday Times Rich List recognition as the first British athlete to reach the billion-pound milestone cements a legacy that extends far beyond his playing days.