What is David Beckham’s net worth?
David Beckham, the retired English soccer player, has a net worth of $450 million, combined with his wife, Victoria Beckham.
He made his professional soccer debut at 17 and played for Manchester United for nine seasons, winning various titles. In 2003, he joined the Spanish club Madrid Real and, in 2007, became the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer when he signed a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Beckham was also named captain of the England national football team in 2000, a title he held until 2006. He returned to the squad in 2008, representing England in qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup.
Early Life and Career
David Beckham was born in London to parents who were avid Manchester United fans. He showed an early interest in football and won a training session with Barcelona as a child. Beckham played for a local youth team, coached by his father, and was named Under-15 Player of the Year in 1990. He signed a Youth Training Scheme with Manchester United in 1991 and was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1992.
David Beckham’s Career Highlights
David Beckham made his debut for Manchester United’s first team in 1992 and signed as a professional in 1993. He quickly established himself as a midfielder and helped Manchester United win the Premier League title and FA Cup double in the 1995-96 season. Beckham is considered one of the best football players in history and played for Manchester United from 1992 to 2003, with a loan out year to Preston North End in 1994-95. He debuted for Real Madrid in 2003 and played for them until 2007. In 2007, he moved to Los Angeles to play for the LA Galaxy until 2012, with loan out years to Milan in 2009 and 2010. In 2013, Beckham played his final season for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 97 goals throughout his professional career.
Beckham also played for the England National Team from 1992-2009. He announced his retirement from professional football in May 2013, following the end of that year’s Paris Saint-Germain football season.
Beckham’s MLS Expansion Team
In 2014, Beckham exercised his option to purchase an MLS expansion team for $25 million. The team, called Club Internacional de Futbol Miami or Inter Miami, is set to begin play in 2020 and will be based in Miami, Florida. Beckham Miami United, his business group, agreed to finance a $250 million stadium with seating for 20,000.
In May 2019, Beckham bought out team investor Simon Fuller for $50 million through his investment vehicle, Beckham Brand Holdings. This purchase valued the team alone at $150 million.
Personal Life of David Beckham
David Beckham married Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice, in 1999. They have four children: Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David, and Harper Seven. Off the pitch, he is a successful model and spokesperson for brands such as Pepsi, Calvin Klein, Adidas, Vodafone, Gillette, and others. He has also been Google’s most-searched sports-related search term in 2003 and 2004. Beckham suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and has more than 50 tattoos, including the names of his wife and children. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, with a special focus on their Sports for Development program.
David Beckham’s Earnings in MLS and Paris Saint-Germain
During his last six seasons playing in the MLS for the L.A. Galaxy, David Beckham made an estimated $255 million. This included his salary, revenue sharing, endorsements, appearances, and licensing deals.
When he joined Paris Saint-Germain, Beckham had an annual salary of $50 million.
David Beckham Signs Controversial 10-Year Deal With Qatar
David Beckham has signed a 10-year deal worth a minimum of $210 million to be Qatar’s tourism ambassador, according to reports. The deal pays Beckham $21 million per year and could ultimately be worth closer to $280 million. However, the former footballer has faced criticism for the deal due to Qatar’s poor track record on human rights.
David and Victoria Beckham’s Impressive Real Estate Portfolio
David Beckham bought his first house, a four-bedroom home, in 1995. In 1999, the couple purchased their most famous home, Beckingham Palace, for $3.3 million, which underwent a $4 million renovation. They also bought a six-bedroom, 10 bathroom Beverly Hills mansion in 2007 for $18.7 million, selling it in 2018 for $33 million. The couple owns a $4 million home in the south of France and a $41 million mansion in West London’s Holland Park. In 2016, they bought a converted barn in the Cotswolds for about $8 million.
