Highlights

  • The Williams family has a combined net worth of $395 million, rivaling the Beckham family's net worth.
  • Floyd Mayweather's net worth is around $400 million.
  • The Curry family holds a combined net worth of $210 million.

When you think of the richest names in the world of professional sports, the ones that would automatically come to mind are Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and David Beckham. On their own, these legends undoubtedly have an incredible net worth, but when combined with their wives' net worth, they boast a massive financial empire. Athletes who are business savvy have made wise investments before retiring, and have set themselves, their spouses, and their families up for life.

And although David and Victoria Beckham have managed to amass an incredible combined net worth, other families in the sporting world have also built an impressive financial empire. These are some of the sporting families that even rival The Beckhams.

6 What Is The Combined Net Worth Of The Beckham Family?

David Beckham's Post-retirement Endorsement Earnings: $42 million

Despite the negative publicity surrounding David and Victoria Beckham's marital issues in recent times, they are nevertheless a dynamic duo when it comes to the combined $450 million empire they have built for themselves. Through the sport of soccer alone, David Beckham has earned an estimated total of $800 million as an active player, according to Business Insider. One of his most lucrative deals was signed with the LA Galaxy soccer team for $250 million, earning him $6.5 million annually, in addition to a percentage of the franchise's revenue.

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But besides this outstanding salary increase, David and Victoria Beckham made a number of wise financial investments outside of soccer, including endorsement deals with Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, and Adidas. Together, they invested heavily in real estate across London, Miami, and Dubai. However, Victoria also displayed her ability to generate her own income through a successful music career with the English girl group, The Spice Girls, which were very popular in the 1990s. She also had a starring role in the blockbuster hit, Spice World, which grossed over $56 million worldwide, in addition to over $43 million in DVD sales.

5 What Is The Net Worth Of The Mayweather Family?

Floyd Mayweather's Highest-paid Boxing Match: $275 million

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is next with a net worth of $400 million to boast, according to Celebrity Net Worth, placing him right on the heels of The Beckham's. However, some sports sites suggest that his updated net worth as of 2024 puts him closer to $450 million. As a matter of fact, Mayweather has been listed as one of the fifth highest-paid athletes of all time, with his total boxing earnings reaching $1.1 billion. That actually puts him ahead of David Beckham when comparing who had the highest salary earnings from their professional sports career.

At the peak of his career, Floyd Mayweather earned over half a billion from just two fights, which definitely rivals David Beckham. His fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2015 earned him $250 million, while he took home $300 million from his fight against Conor McGregor in 2017. Floyd "Money" Mayweather has also made wise investments in real estate like others athletes, owning a portfolio that's estimated to be over $150 million, according to Essentially Sports. The portfolio consists of nine skyscrapers, one which is 93 stories tall, a $25 million mansion in Beverly Hills, and another $10 million mansion in Las Vegas.

4 What Is The Combined Net Worth Of The Williams Family?

Venus & Serena Williams' Combined Net Worth: $395 million

After hanging up her racket and announcing her retirement from professional tennis in 2022, Serena Williams became one of only two female athletes to make it on the list of America's richest self-made women, with a net worth of $300 million. Her older sister and former World No. 1 female tennis player, Venus Williams, has a net worth of $95 million. Together, the Williams sisters have a combined net worth of $395 million, and have each made some jaw-dropping salary earning across their sports careers. According to the WTA Tour, Venus has earned over $42 million in prize money over the course of her career, while Serena's on-court prize money has topped $95 million.

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While the Williams sisters can't come close to David Beckham in the salaries they were paid on the court, their endorsements may be able to speak for themselves. Both sisters have signed multiple endorsements throughout their careers, and this is how much some of those sponsors have paid them:

Serena Williams Endorsement Deals

Earnings

Venus Williams Endorsement Deals

Earnings

5-year Puma Endorsement (1997)

$12.2 million

5-year Reebok Endorsement (1995)

$12 million

8-year Nike Endorsement (2003)

$55 million

5-year Reebok Endorsement (2000)

$40 million

Wilson Sporting Goods Endorsement (2003)

$3 million

Wilson Sporting Goods Endorsement (2003)

$3 million

Compared to David Beckham, the Wilson sisters are endorsed by quite a few big name companies, such as Gatorade, Intel, Wheaties, Nestle, Lacoste, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Upper Deck, which also endorses greats like Michael Jordan.

3 What Is The Combined Net Worth Of The Curry Family?

Stephen & Ayehsa Curry's Combined Net Worth: $210 million

He may be in a completely different sporting arena from David Beckham, but it's impossible to mention the legends of basketball without including Stephen Curry. At just 35 years old, he has a standalone net worth of $160 million. However, when combined with his wife, Ayesha Curry's $50 million net worth, they're worth $210 million. And while that doesn't even account for half the net worth of Victoria Beckham, it's still a spectacular feat for the young family.

When David Beckham was Steph Curry's age, he had recently signed a $250 million contract with the LA Galaxy soccer team, on top of the millions he made in his earlier years of professional soccer. Albeit, Steph Curry has also made history in 2017, becoming the first to sign the NBA's first $200 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, as well as a second contract for $215 million in 2021. Between his NBA salary and his many notable endorsement brands, Curry earns $80-90 million annually. Here is a breakdown of Curry's salary for his extended contract with the Golden State Warriors, according to Celebrity Net Worth:

NBA Team

Seasonal Breaks

Annual Salary

Warriors

2022-2023

$48 million

Warriors

2023-2024

$51.9 million

Warriors

2024-2025

$55.7 million

Warriors

2025-2026

$59.6 million

Steph Curry may be on the path to exceeding David Beckham's net worth, as his NBA earnings will eventually exceed $400 million, not counting his endorsement deals.

2 What Is The Combined Net Worth Of The Lampard Family?

Frank & Christina Lampard's Combined Net Worth: $100 million

Also, an English professional football player, like David Beckham, Frank Lampard had the privilege of playing alongside the Football Hall of Famer for Manchester City. However, although they played for the same team, the net worth of these two legends are worlds apart. Lampard has a net worth of $90 million, and during the peak of his football career, he was making $12 million annually. In 2008, he signed a contract that made him the highest-paid footballer in Britain at the time, earning him over $9 million a year. That's even more than the $6.5 million Beckham made when he was signed to the LA Galaxy team.

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Frank Lampard retired from professional football at the same age as David Beckham in 2017, but since then, he has taken on a challenging role as the interim manager of Chelsea. His new salary exceeded $350,000 per month, totaling over $4 million annually. On the other hand, his wife, Christine Lampard, has generated $10 million for herself as a TV host, broadcaster, and actress. Together, they're worth $100 million, which is a long way from The Beckham's.

1 What Is The Combined Net Worth Of The Ferdinand Family?

Rio & Kate Ferdinand's Total Earnings From Football: $9.1 million

Although Rio Ferdinand played 97 matches on the Manchester United team with David Beckham, their earning potential was vastly different. He signed a $7.5 million-a-year contract with Manchester United in 2008, and made a little over $6.5 million on a second contract from 2013-2014. In total, Rio grossed a little over $9.1 million across his entire football career. He played professionally for United for 12 years before retiring in 2015. Since then, he has drawn an annual salary of close to $9 million as a sports pundit and entrepreneur, according to Money Inc., which is how he maintains a $75 million net worth.

Rio's wife, 32-year-old Kate Ferdinand, has a net worth of $1.5 million, which is probably bill money for David Beckham and his wife. Kate shot to fame in 2015 when she appeared on the reality TV show, The Only Way Is Essex. She boasts 1.4 million followers on Instagram, where she also does adverts for companies like Primark and Meatless Farm, according to LAD Bible. Together, the couple has a net worth of $76.5 million.

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