How much does David Beckham earn and what is the England legend’s net worth?

Cameron Smith

2 May 2024 13:42 BST
7 min read

David Beckham is one of the most recognisable names in football and he is one of the best-known celebrities in the entire world.

England’s golden boy shone on the football pitch throughout the 1990s and 2000s, lighting up Old Trafford with Manchester United before a huge move to Real Madrid and later stints at AC Milan, PSG and LA Galaxy.

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When Beckham made the move to the MLS in 2007 he created a new dynamic in football in the United States, and he has continued to impact the game in America with his own franchise, Inter Miami, entering the league in 2021.

With all this fame and success in football, as well as a number of ventures off the field, Beckham has become one of the wealthiest athletes in the world, if not one of the richest people in general.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through Beckham’s net worth and how much he earns.

What is David Beckham’s net worth?

Beckham has an estimated net worth of around $450 million as of May 2024. That equates to around £360m and €420m in other major currencies.

© ProShots - David Beckham's move to Real Madrid remains one of the biggest the game has seen

How much does David Beckham earn?

In 2013, the year of his retirement, Beckham earned $47m and was the eighth highest-paid athlete and 19th richest celebrity in the world, according to Forbes.

Despite no longer receiving the weekly pay packet of a professional footballer, he is believed to earn over $10m each year.

Who sponsors David Beckham?

Beckham remains a prevalent figure in advertising and he is still one of the faces of Adidas, having made their Predator boots so famous during his playing days. Beckham signed a lifetime deal with the German sports retailer in 2003, which reportedly earned him £115m.

As he remains one of the most recognisable names, and faces, in world sport, Beckham isn’t limited when it comes to his endorsements.

The English star has worked with the likes of Armani, Pepsi, Stella Artois, Uber Eats, H&M, Gillette, Samsung, Jaguar, Haig Club, Tudor and Sainsbury’s among others. Furthermore, he penned a 10-year deal worth $177m to become the face of tourism in Qatar. His primary requirement was to promote the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

He has also appeared in promotional material for EA Sports’ FIFA game series and Beckham starred in his own Netflix documentary in 2023.

In 2021, Maserati made Beckham the face of their brand and he starred in the Maserati MC20 advert.

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What businesses does David Beckham have?

Beckham’s biggest business is MLS club Inter Miami - the professional football team he created.

The purchase was facilitated by Beckham’s business group, Beckham Miami United, which financed a £149m, 20,000-seat stadium for the new franchise to play in.

Beckham also has his own investment vehicle, Beckham Brand Holdings, which bought out Simon Fuller, the creator of the Idol television series, for some $50m in May 2019.

In 2021, Beckham purchased a 10% stake in Lunaz, an automotive business that specialises in vehicle restoration and electric vehicles.

During the same year, David Beckham Ventures Limited (DBVL), which manages his brand and partnership deals, reported a £600,000 increase in annual revenue to £16.2m.

© ProShots - Beckham has made a huge influence in the MLS

What are David Beckham’s cars and assets?

Beckham is a lover of cars, as shown by his investment in Lunaz, and he has owned some impressive rides throughout his career.

A 2020 article by GQ detailed his extensive collection, which at the time included two Ferraris, a Lamborghini Gallardo, a McLaren 720S, a Rolls Royce, a Bentley, Aston Martin and many more.

Beckham has also been pictured on motorcycles and has owned a number of two-wheelers, including a custom-made Confederate F131 Hellcat, a Ducati and a BMW.

Over the years, Beckham and pop star wife Victoria have bought and lived in some of the most lavish houses the world has seen.

One such dwelling was nicknamed ‘Beckingham Palace’ for its sheer size. The couple purchased it for $3.3m in 1999 and added some $4m worth of renovations over time, before selling in 2014.

Beckham cited his time at Man Utd under Sir Alex Ferguson — © ProShots

A mansion in Beverly Hills followed in 2007, which they sold in 2018 for almost a 200% profit at $33m.

Currently, the Beckham's own a place in France and a mansion in London’s Holland Park, known as ‘Millionaire’s Row’ having played host to the likes of Elton John and Robbie Williams.

That is currently their permanent UK residence, while they also own a barn in the Cotswolds and an apartment in Miami where they reside when they are in the United States.