Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
Summary
David Beckham has become the first sportsman in the UK to have a fortune of over £1 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. He and his wife Victoria Beckham’s combined wealth is £1.185 billion, boosted by his role in Major League Soccer and her successful fashion business.Key Facts
- David Beckham’s wealth, combined with his wife Victoria’s, totals £1.185 billion.
- Beckham is a co-owner of Inter Miami, an American soccer team valued at $1.45 billion (£1.07 billion).
- Victoria Beckham earned most of her wealth from her fashion label and was originally famous as a Spice Girls member.
- Beckham was knighted in November 2025.
- The Beckhams rank second among sportspeople, behind Bernie Ecclestone’s family (£2 billion).
- Golf star Rory McIlroy has £325 million, ranking seventh on the list.
- Promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn joined the UK's billionaire sports club with £1.035 billion combined.
- Other top sports figures include Anthony Joshua (£240 million), Tyson Fury (£162 million), Lewis Hamilton (£435 million), Harry Kane, and Andy Murray (£110 million each).
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