How David Beckham Quietly Became the U.K.'s First Billionaire Athlete

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News (1 / 1) 16.05.2026 02:55 / Julia

David Beckham has quietly entered an elite club with his wife — the pair are now officially billionaires, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. What flipped the switch on his fortune? Read on to discover the full story!

Rich List Revelation

At 51, Beckham is credited as the U.K.'s first billionaire athlete, with the couple's combined wealth estimated at £1.185 billion (reported as $1,579,368). The listing notes his net worth more than doubled in the past year.

Miami Momentum

The surge is tied largely to Beckham's ownership stake in Inter Miami CF and the club's commercial lift after Lionel Messi's arrival. The report says Beckham helped persuade Messi to commit another three years in Miami.

Property Play Around Nu Stadium

Beckham also invested in a 131-acre complex around Nu Stadium, a 26,700-seat base near Miami International Airport. The site includes offices, shops, residential units and restaurants and is valued at more than £370 million, per the report.