David Beckham Net Worth – $600 million
What is David Beckham’s net worth?
Introduction
David Beckham is an English ex-footballer who had a highly successful career, known as one of the legends of football for his twenty years as a professional player for some of the biggest teams such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, and AC Milan.
After retirement, David went on to be the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and the co-owner of Salford City.
The Origin Story
David was born in Leystone, London, on the 2nd May 1975 to parents David Edward Alan Beckham and Sandra Georgina West.
His father was an appliance repairman and kitchen fitter.
David is the second-born Beckham and has two sisters – Joanne and Georgina Beckham.
From young David, a Manchester United fan, he had a passion for football and showed skill in his early years.
His father would make balls out of rolled-up socks for David to kick.
At age four, David would play football at the park and knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life when he grew up.
When teachers asked him what he wanted to be, he would tell them he wanted to be a footballer, but the dream wasn’t supported.
They’d ask him, “What do you really want to do, for a job?”.
Manchester United
David enrolled in Manchester United’s youth training scheme when he was just seven years old.
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His parents, who were incredibly supportive of his dream, would drive 200 miles every weekend to see him play as he grew and became part of more training programs the older he became.
As the years went by, his natural talent became noticeable.
David continued to impress people with his skills throughout his childhood and teen years.
He won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools National Skills competition when he was thirteen.
Manchester United team officials started to notice the boy’s natural talent and invited him to try out for the club’s youth league.
David left home at sixteen and played for Man United’s training division.
It took him two years to become a full-time starter – he made the club in 1995.
Career
David’s youth career started with Ridgeway Rovers from 1985 to 1987.
He then played with Tottenham Hotspur and Brimsdown Rovers until 1991; then, from 1991 to 1993, he was part of Man United’s training division until 1995.
1995, the year he made the Manchester United club, was when his career really took off.
During his time with Man United, he was on loan with Preston North End.
David scored 61 goals for Man United, made 265 Premier League appearances, and scored 15 goals during his 81 Champions League appearances.
He’s won 6 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, a European Cup, an International Cup, and an FA Youth Cup.
All of these awards and achievements have been accomplished and won over the course of just twelve years.
Real Madrid
David Beckham of Real Madrid celebrates after the first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Real Madrid and Olympic Marseille – @Getty
In 2003, David became midfielder for Real Madrid, playing 159 official matches and scoring 20 goals.
Real Madrid noted him as a “born leader” who “won fans over very quickly” because, within his first few weeks as a Real Madrid midfielder, Beckham won his first title with the club – the Spanish Super Cup.
His most prominent achievement with the club has to be the 2007 Liga win.
His outstanding performance, which helped to secure their victory and win the title happened during his last season.
David moved to America from Spain in 2007 to play for LA Galaxy.
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AC Milan
He was with the team from 2007 to 2012, and during that time, he was on loan with AC Milan in 2009 and 2010.
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He ended his career with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, retiring from professional football in 2013.
Wife
David Beckham was at the height of his career and thrust into the limelight further when his relationship with Victoria Beckham, known as “Posh Spice” from the pop sensation Spice Girls, became public knowledge.
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The couple were engaged in 1998 and married in a castle in Ireland in 1999.
Children
The couple, nicknamed “Posh and Becks” by the tabloids, went on to have four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
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David Beckham of Inter Miami CF reacts prior to the Leagues Cup match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United – @Getty
David Beckham – Net Worth
So, how much is David Beckham worth? He earned $800 million (before taxes) during his time as a soccer player. Since May 2019, Beckham has owned Inter Miami CF after he bought Fuller out in May 2019. His club is worth an estimated $900 million. Therefore, David Beckham has an estimated net worth of $600 million.
As well as being the president and co-owner of Inter Miami, he’s also the co-owner of Salford City.
Breitling, Samsung, Sainsbury’s, H&M, Coty, and Adidas are just some of his sponsors, and his commercial endorsements equate to $40 million.
Skyscrapers, retreats, and townhouses – the Beckham real estate portfolio has it all. Their Miami home was purchased in 2020 for a whopping $20 million.
Their London Holland Park home, which they reside in when staying or working in the UK, was bought in 2013 and cost $43 million.
They spent $11 million redesigning the house, enlisting the help of interior designer Rose Uniacke.
They also have a Cotswolds home worth $8.5 million and apartments in Dubai with a combined worth of $7.3 million.
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