He was considered one of the best footballers in the world during his prime years.
And it appears when it comes to brand deals, there’s no one else who can do it quite like David Beckham.
He has put his name to various businesses during his career away from the pitch including clothing, fragrances, accessories, sunglasses, video games and more.
The former midfielder, 49, kicked off his endorsements with a £4million Brylcreem deal back in 1997 and has been adding to his partnerships ever since.
He recently came under fire for a Ninja kitchen appliances ad where he appeared to use a wood-fired oven, worth £350 and primarily designed for outdoor use, inside, resulting in the brand being reported to the Advertising Standards Authority.
But the star hasn’t let it slow him down as he has also recently appeared in a Christmas themed ad for Nespresso with a playful nod to his football career.
The advert starts with David wanting to cheer up the sad, melting snowman as he heads to his wardrobe to pick out a football kit and gloves.
It appears when it comes to brand deals, there’s no one else who can do it quite like David Beckham (pictured promoting Tudor watches)
He has put his name to various businesses including clothing, fragrances, accessories, sunglasses, video games and more (pictured promoting TEMPUR mattresses)
David placed a Nespresso pod on the snowman’s nose, before quickly stealing it to make a victory coffee after scoring a goal.
David joined the Nespresso advertising campaign in November 2023 and joined the likes of George Clooney and Bridgerton star Simone Ashley as an official face of the home-brewed coffee brand.
The star has not revealed how much the partnership is worth but The Evening Standard reported that George has made a whopping $40million from the deal.
Also this year, David appeared in the festive ad for Ninja’s kitchen appliances.
His deal with SharkNinja – the latest in a stream of lucrative endorsements – was announced in May and is understood to be worth £1million.
The former footballer developed a passion for cooking while playing across continental Europe with Real Madrid, AC Milan and Paris Saint Germain.
Close family friend Eva Longoria previously called David ‘a great cook’ after he gave her tips on how to make a traditional shepherd’s pie.
In August, David appeared in his first BOSS campaign since signing a mega deal to be its global ambassador.
Speaking about his huge deal with fashion house BOSS, David said: ‘Over the last few years, I’ve been wanting to invest more time in design and fashion, but wanted to ensure I collaborated with a brand and team that could deliver something truly global and impactful.
In May, David was unveiled as AliExpress Global Ambassador, an international online retail marketplace
David joined the Nespresso advertising campaign in November 2023
His deal with SharkNinja – the latest in a stream of lucrative endorsements – was announced in May and is understood to be worth £1million
‘I’ve really enjoyed the collaboration with BOSS so far and have been impressed by the team’s ambition, creativity, and desire for excellence.
‘I look forward to sharing what we’ve been working on so far, including the Fall/Winter 2024 campaign as the first step in our long-term partnership.’
Meanwhile in May, David was unveiled as AliExpress Global Ambassador, an international online retail marketplace based in China.
Earlier this year, David was spotted filming an advert for Stella Artois after inking another lucrative deal with them.
The star has also been a brand ambassador for Tudor for over six years and has starred in numerous of campaigns.
In November last year, David became an ambassador for TEMPUR Mattress.
He also serves as a goodwill ambassador for Unicef and in 2015 he launched 7: The David Beckham Unicef Fund, his own arm of the charity.
He has also been the face of Haig Club scotch whisky for the last nine years, advertising the alcoholic drink in a slew of promotional campaigns.
David also has a well-known lifetime deal with Adidas
While it’s not known exactly how much David has earned from all his brand deals, he has an estimated net worth of £372million (pictured promoting Bowers & Wilkins headphones)
However, David ended his partnership with the booze brand earlier this year, with all of the social media profiles set to inactive.
While it’s not known exactly how much David has earned from all his brand deals, he has an estimated net worth of £372million ($450m).
He has over a dozen properties in his portfolio – including a luxurious penthouse in Miami which was bought for £17.15m.
Their Miami home is just part of his and wife Victoria’s £70m international property portfolio. It also includes a £30m London townhouse and a £6m Cotswolds mansion.
David made the majority of his money through football contracts. He was one of the higher-paid players during his career and, even in retirement, continues to cash in.
After 11 seasons with Manchester United, during which he won six Premier League titles, he moved to Real Madrid – where he was offered around £30.8m ($42m) for his four seasons at the club.
In August, David appeared in his first BOSS campaign since signing a mega deal to be its global ambassador
Following his four year stint in Madrid, the former midfielder opted to sign for MLS giants Los Angeles Galaxy for a reported $250m (£179.3m) payout, roughly £23.3m ($32.5m) of which is said to have come from the team.
Forbes reported that there was a revenue in his contract which meant he was able to earn additional income based on the team’s success.
During his time in America, the Englishman had two spells with Serie A giants AC Milan in 2009 and 2010.
In 2013, David signed a five-month deal with Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain. He vowed to donate his rumoured £1 million ($1.3m) salary to children’s charities in Paris.
By the time he retired, David had earned £659m ($800m) on and off the field, making him the seventh highest-paid athlete ever at the time.
