David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
The former England captain’s collective wealth with his wife Victoria has reached £1.185bn. This places them second among sportspeople, behind the family of ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, whose wealth is calculated at £2bn.
Beckham’s Business Ventures
Beckham is now a co-owner of American club Inter Miami. The club is estimated to be Major League Soccer’s most valuable franchise at $1.45bn (£1.07bn).
The former Manchester United midfielder is also a brand ambassador for companies such as Adidas and Hugo Boss.
Victoria Beckham’s Fashion Success
Victoria Beckham’s wealth has primarily been generated from her fashion label. She originally found fame as a member of the Spice Girls.
Other Sports Figures on the Rich List
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is seventh with £325m. The 37-year-old golfer became a back-to-back Masters champion.
Seven-time F1 champion Sir Lewis Hamilton is fifth (£435m), while England football captain Harry Kane and two-time Wimbledon champion Sir Andy Murray are joint 10th (£110m).
Promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn have joined Britain’s billionaire club, with their combined wealth estimated at £1.035bn.
Barry Hearn is the founder and president of Matchroom Sport, one of the leading promoters across boxing, darts and snooker. His son Eddie is Matchroom’s chairman and promotes British boxer Anthony Joshua, who is the eighth highest sports figure on the list with £240m, one spot above his heavyweight rival Tyson Fury (£162m).
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has dropped from seventh to ninth in the UK overall, with his fortune having decreased by £1.85bn to £15.194bn.
David and Victoria Beckham have been married since July 1999, shortly after Manchester United won the Treble.