Sir David Beckham is Britain’s first billionaire sportsman after he and wife Lady Victoria doubled their wealth in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
The celebrity couple now have a combined fortune of £1.185bn, a significant increase from the £500m estimated net worth they had on the 2025 list.
The major uptick in wealth is attributed to Sir David’s investments in the United States (US), as the signing of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami until 2028 has lifted the value of his stake in the club, and a vast property development adjoining Inter’s home has provided another windfall.
Meanwhile, revenues at Lady Beckham’s eponymous fashion line have topped £100m. (The Independent)