DAVID BECKHAM is without question one of the most famous people in the world no thanks to his glittering professional career, and is married to Spice Girl star Victoria Beckham.
The 41-year-old played 115 times for England in 13 years and is the third most capped player for the national side, while his wife is known for being in the biggest girl band of all time.
He has played for some of the world’s biggest clubs, not only is he a legend with the Red Devils, but was also a star at Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain.
With endorsement deals and mega-bucks contract throughout the entirety of his career and his partner’s, it poses the question: Just how much are they worth?
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What is David and Victoria Beckham’s net worth?
Taking everything into consideration with his business ventures and Brand Beckham holdings, they are estimated to be worth a whopping £280million.
Each have netted well over £11million each through their own businesses, and in 2015 paid Inland Revenue £8million – a staggering £153,000 a week.
This sum is largely due to David‘s advertising and sponsorship deals with a variety of companies.
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Where do they get the majority of their money from?
Most of their finances are largely down to David’s advertising deals, which inlclude Breitling watches, Haig Club wisky, Adidas, H&M, LVS, Belstaff and Sky TV.
However Victoria, who has embarked on a new career as a fashion designer, her business VBL is currently in £21million of debt, and is making consistent losses.
The two run separate commercial operations, where Beckham Brand Holdings is the parent company of both.
How much do they earn a year?
In 2015 the couple were worth £240million, and have so have earned in profits £40million in 2016.
David Beckham Ventures (David’s business he set up in 2014) made profits of £36.6million in 2015.
The couple have equal shares in Beckham Brand Holdings, each owning a third, while Simon Fuller – who previously managed the Spice Girls also owns a third.
Is their brand getting bigger?
While David's profits continue to get bigger, there is a worry for Victoria's VBL company (Victoria Beckham LTD).
In December, she was formally warned her fashion label could be closed after not filing its accounts on time.
Currently, Beckham Brand Holdings employs 140 people though that number could continue to grow, and last year they paid them a total of £8million - just over an average of £57,000 per person.
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