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World’s Richest Footballer David Beckham Worth Over 175 Million Pounds

by Kathy Jones on Mar 18 2013 12:56 AM

Paris-Saint Germain star David Beckham continues to be named as the world’s richest footballer with a personal fortune worth more than 175 million pounds.

 World’s Richest Footballer David Beckham Worth Over 175 Million Pounds
Paris-Saint Germain star David Beckham continues to be named as the world’s richest footballer with a personal fortune worth more than 175 million pounds.
The 37-year-old is now the "biggest brand in the world game" leaving superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo behind, reports the Daily Star.

Beckham earned over 20 million pound from endorsements and wages last year.

According to The Goal Rich List 2013, Beckham is worth 60 million pound more than his 25-year-old rival Messi.

Real Madrid and Portugal's Ronaldo, 28, who is placed at number three, has earned 112 million pound during his career. Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney, 27, makes the Top Ten with 50 million pound.

Amar Singh, managing editor of Goal Europe said the world's top footballers are major international brands and Beckham is the biggest brand of them all.

Alex Miller, editor of the Goal Rich List said that while Beckham's phenomenal earning power shows no sign of slowing down even as he moves closer to retirement from the game.

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