David and Victoria Beckham combined net worth (Getty Images)
David Beckham has added another milestone to a career that already stretched far beyond football. The former Manchester United and England captain has officially become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, now hold an estimated combined fortune of £1.185 billion. The figure reflects more than celebrity status or football earnings. It underlines how the Beckhams quietly built one of Britain’s most powerful business brands through sport, fashion, property and long-term investments that continued to grow long after David retired from football.
How did David Beckham become richer than Victoria Beckham?
David Beckham remains the bigger financial force in the couple’s empire, though Victoria Beckham’s business success has played a major role in pushing them into billionaire territory. Much of David’s wealth comes from years of global endorsement deals, football income and carefully timed investments that kept expanding after retirement.One of the biggest turning points was his stake in Inter Miami CF. The club’s value surged after Lionel Messi joined the MLS side, turning Beckham’s long-term investment into a major financial win. Beckham also continues to earn from partnerships with brands including Adidas and H&M, while adding newer ventures such as wellness company IM8 and children’s snack brand Beeup.
David Beckham And Victoria Beckham (Getty Images)
The couple’s property portfolio has also strengthened their wealth considerably. Their assets reportedly include an $80 million Miami mansion, a $66 million London residence in Holland Park and a countryside estate near the Cotswolds worth around $26 million. Reports also noted the Beckhams own a superyacht valued at more than $20 million.Victoria Beckham, meanwhile, built her fortune differently. After global fame with the Spice Girls, she transformed herself into a serious business figure through her fashion and beauty label launched in 2008. Her brand has expanded steadily across Britain and France, with reports last year valuing the company near $700 million.Away from business, the Beckhams’ personal story has remained part of their public image for nearly three decades. Victoria met David in 1997 during his rise at Manchester United. They married in Dublin in 1999 and later raised four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper. Their relationship also faced public scrutiny, particularly during David’s time at Real Madrid in 2003, when affair rumours emerged. The Beckhams consistently denied the allegations, though Victoria later admitted the period caused emotional strain on their marriage.