David Beckham

David Beckham is a retired English soccer superstar who became one of the most iconic and commercially successful athletes of all time. Born in Leytonstone, London, he joined Manchester United’s youth academy at age 16 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became a central figure in the club’s historic 1999 treble-winning season, capturing the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in a single campaign.

Beckham’s career took him from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2003, where he played alongside fellow Galacticos like Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo. In 2007, he made a landmark move to the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, a transfer that is widely credited with raising the profile of soccer in the United States. He also had stints at AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain before retiring in 2013. He earned 115 caps for the England national team, serving as captain from 2000 to 2006.

Off the pitch, Beckham built an unmatched commercial empire. His endorsement partnerships with brands like Adidas, Tudor, Haig Club whisky, and numerous others generated hundreds of millions in income. Together with his wife Victoria, a former Spice Girl turned fashion mogul, the Beckhams became one of the most powerful celebrity couples in the world.

Beckham’s most significant post-playing venture is Inter Miami CF, the MLS franchise he co-founded in 2018. The club gained massive attention with the signing of Lionel Messi in 2023, dramatically increasing its commercial value. He also owns a stake in several other businesses and has production deals for documentaries and content. His 2023 Netflix documentary series became one of the platform’s most-watched shows, further boosting his brand and earnings to an estimated net worth of $450 million.