David Beckham — Net Worth and Career Earnings
David Beckham has an estimated net worth of $450 million as of 2026, making him one of the wealthiest retired footballers in the world and a case study in translating athletic fame into a diversified business empire. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England captain retired from playing in 2013 and has since built a commercial operation that generates over $92 million in annual revenue through his DRJB Holdings brand licensing company.
DRJB Holdings partners include AliExpress, Stella Artois and SharkNinja, with profits of $44.9 million in 2024 — up 44% year on year. In 2022, Beckham sold a 55% stake in DRJB to Authentic Brands Group for approximately $270 million, crystalising significant value while retaining the remaining 45%. He co-founded and owns Inter Miami CF in MLS, most famous for signing Lionel Messi in 2023 — a moment Beckham described as providing the same feeling as walking out at Old Trafford. Inter Miami's valuation has risen dramatically since the Messi signing.
Beckham was knighted by King Charles III in 2024 for his football career and contribution to British society. His 2023 Netflix documentary Beckham was one of the most watched sports documentaries on the platform and significantly refreshed his public profile for younger audiences. His marriage to Victoria Adams (Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham) has been one of Britain's most enduring celebrity partnerships since 1999. At 51, his transition from footballer to businessman is widely studied as one of sport's most successful brand extension stories.