David Beckham and his wife Victoria's combined wealth hit £1.185 billion in 2026, according to the Sunday Times Rich List, making him the first billionaire sportsman in the UK [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. "Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman," the Rich List noted [2].
Beckham’s fortune is boosted by his stakes as co-owner of Inter Miami, Major League Soccer’s most valuable club, estimated at about £1.07 billion ($1.45 billion) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. He also earns endorsement income as a brand ambassador for Adidas and Hugo Boss [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Victoria Beckham’s wealth mainly derives from her fashion label, after her earlier fame as a Spice Girls member [1, 3, 4, 5, 6].
The Beckhams rank second among the UK’s richest sports-related figures behind Bernie Ecclestone’s family, valued at £2 billion [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Other top sports wealth holders include Lewis Hamilton (£435 million), Rory McIlroy (£325 million), Anthony Joshua (£240 million), Tyson Fury (£162 million), and footballers Harry Kane and Andy Murray, each with around £110 million [1, 3, 4, 5, 6].
Meanwhile, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s wealth has fallen by £1.85 billion to £15.194 billion in 2026 [1, 3, 5, 6]. Promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn joined the billionaires’ club with a combined net worth of £1.035 billion [1, 5, 6].
David Beckham retired from professional football in 2013 but has remained active in business, including ownership stakes in soccer and lucrative endorsements [2, 3, 6]. The Sunday Times Rich List updates annually, next due in 2027 [1].
