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What has David Beckham been up to since his retirement from football? He co-owns Inter Miami FC, makes millions from his Netflix docu and brand deals – and has a happy family with Victoria Beckham

David Beckham supposedly “retired” in 2013 – so what has he been up to since? Photo: @davidbeckham/Instagram
David Beckham supposedly “retired” in 2013 – so what has he been up to since? Photo: @davidbeckham/Instagram

  • The British footballer has played for clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, and is responsible for the cultural phenomenon of ‘bend it like Beckham’ – also a 2002 film with Keira Knightley
  • He’s a doting father to his 4 children and the husband to Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, with whom he shares a US$514 million reported net worth – and a US$15 million Cotswold mansion

Known as one of the greatest footballers of all time, David Beckham won 19 major trophies during his career on the pitch. Thanks to his signature kick, the midfield player even turned the phrase “bend it like Beckham” – referring to his curling technique – into a cultural phenomenon, including a 2002 film starring Keira Knightley.

But like many sporting legends, after playing for powerhouse clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid during his illustrious professional career, his retirement from professional football in 2013 was only the beginning of a whole new chapter in his life.

Here’s what he’s been up to since.

David Beckham is worth an impressive US$450 million

David Beckham can rest easy knowing he has millions in the bank thanks to his football career. Photo: @davidbeckham/Instagram
David Beckham can rest easy knowing he has millions in the bank thanks to his football career. Photo: @davidbeckham/Instagram
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According to British media, Beckham, 48, was the seventh highest-paid athlete ever at the time of his retirement. Fortunately, the Beckham brand is still going strong even without his football millions.

Today, Becks has an impressive net worth of US$450 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. (Once his wife, former Spice Girl and now fashion designer Victoria Beckham, enters the picture, their combined net worth jumps to US$514 million, per Business Insider.)

With multiple investments, business ventures and endorsements since retiring, that amount will undoubtedly increase in years to come.

He’s president of Inter Miami FC

David Beckham (right) continues to work in football after his retirement and is now president of Inter Miami CF club. He’s pictured here with star player Lionel Messi (second from left). Photo: AFP
David Beckham (right) continues to work in football after his retirement and is now president of Inter Miami CF club. He’s pictured here with star player Lionel Messi (second from left). Photo: AFP

After Beckham’s retirement, it came as no surprise when the former footballer stayed in the sport – albeit in a more managerial role.

These days, he is the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF, with high-profile players like Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets on the team. He’s also the director and co-owner of English non-league club Salford City.

His Netflix docu and other investments

David Beckham wearing a Tudor watch. Photo: @davidbeckham/Instagram
David Beckham wearing a Tudor watch. Photo: @davidbeckham/Instagram
Beckham made almost US$100 million in licensing deals last year, with his company DRJB Holdings’ revenue doubling thanks in part to his Netflix documentary, according to Fortune.