How does David Beckham make and spend his US$450 million fortune? The British football icon worked with Adidas, Tudor, Pepsi, and splashes cash on art, property, cars – and Elvis Presley memorabilia

Aug 31 , 2022

How David Beckham spends his net worth. Photo: @loyaltyzeus/Instagram

The former Manchester United hunk may have retired but still cashes in millions through his Inter Miami project and controversial deal with Qatar World Cup

David and Victoria own a wealth of properties in London, Dubai and Miami, but also have cars from brands like Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin

David Beckham has an estimated net worth of US$450 million, according to Wealthy Gorilla. The British football legend, 47, hardly needs an introduction … but how does he make and spend his toppling fortune?

He earned US$800 million during his time as a football player

Then Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham gestures with blood on his shirt from a cut to his finger during the first half of an MLS football game against FC Dallas, in 2010, in Carson, California. Photo: AP

After beginning his career at Manchester United, where he spent more than two decades, the English midfielder went on to enjoy spells with Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain before retiring in 2013.

According to British media, by the time he retired, Beckham had earned US$800 million on and off the field, making him the seventh highest-paid athlete ever at the time.

On top of his wages, Beckham also boasted lucrative endorsement deals with Armani, Gillette, Pepsi and Adidas during his playing days.

His portfolio has only grown since retirement

In 2014, Beckham launched his own company, DB Ventures. The business handles most of Beckham’s post-football career activities, including his endorsements with Adidas, the Tudor watch brand and his own whiskey brand, Haig Club.

Documents filed at Companies House showed that Beckham was paid dividends of US$12 million in 2016, US$22 million in 2017, US$13 million in 2018 and US$17 million in 2019.

According to The Times in London, in January, Beckham agreed to sell 55 per cent of DB Ventures to American branding company Authentic Brands Group, which owns Reebok, Juicy Couture and the branding rights to Elvis Presley (more on him later), among others.

Beckham could receive upwards of US$230 million from the sale, reported The Times.