Former England captain Sir David Beckham has entered the UK’s billionaire ranks, topping the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. The 51‑year‑old’s fortune swells thanks to his stake in Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, a club now valued at $1.45 bn (£1.07 bn). His knighthood last month added a ceremonial seal to a career that began on the pitch across global brand deals today.

Beckham’s income streams spread beyond football. As a brand ambassador for Adidas and Hugo Boss, he commands lucrative endorsement deals, while his 2024 partnership with Inter Miami positions him at the helm of America’s fastest‑growing league. The club’s valuation makes it the most valuable franchise in MLS, a milestone that echoes the sport’s expanding commercial reach for fans worldwide and investors today.

Alongside Beckham, other sporting icons feature on the list: Matchroom founder Barry Hearn, his son Eddie, and heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua rank within the top ten. Lewis Hamilton sits fifth with £435 m, while Harry Kane and Andy Murray share tenth at £110 m. These figures underline the growing economic power of top athletes across football, boxing, and motorsport for fans and.