That has led to him securing countless brand endorsements, the latest of which came during the recent World Cup tournament in North America. The former England midfielder, along with his wife Victoria and children, was spotted cheering on the Three Lions from the stands for several matches before they were defeated by Argentina in the semi-finals. But that was not the only time Beckham’s face was seen during the five-week-long tournament.
Throughout the World Cup, Beckham fronted several advertising campaigns for brands, including Lay’s crisps, Bank of America, Stella Artois and McDonald’s, among others. The 51-year-old, according to The Sun, pocketed a hefty £19m by doing so.
This only boosted his mammoth net worth even further. As of May year, David and Victoria have an estimated net worth of £1.185bn, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. They rank 141st on the annual survey, which lists the 350 wealthiest people and families living or working in the United Kingdom.
That is up from 273rd last year, having shot up dramatically from the £500m they were worth in 2025. The Beckhams’ enormous wealth stems from fashion, football, music and their various business ventures.
The most lucrative business decision of Beckham’s career has been the £25m he paid for the rights to launch MLS club Inter Miami 12 years ago, having spotted the potential of football in America early on. Today his stake is worth around £300m, thanks to Lionel Messi’s new contract increasing the valuation.
He has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, earning $800m by the time he retired in 2013 through a combination of professional salaries, revenue shares and his massive endorsement portfolio, which included Adidas and Pepsi. His final six seasons in the MLS saw him earn around $255m alone.
CelebrityNetWorth reports that Beckham signed a 10-year deal worth $21m-per-year to be Qatar’s tourism ambassador in 2021. The deal is reportedly worth a minimum of $210m over the decade.
The Beckhams also boast a vast personal property portfolio. The couple’s Miami home is valued at £60m, their west London pad at £50m and their Cotswolds retreat at £12m. There’s also their £20m yacht, Seven. Beckham received his long-awaited knighthood by King Charles III in late 2025.