Athlete #8
David Beckham is undoubtedly the most globally well known footballer in recent times and his endorsement earnings over the years have reflected that (see below). He announced his retirement from the game in May 2013 at the age of 38 and has played for well known teams such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Milan. He also captained for England 59 times, which is the fourth highest in history. Here is a breakdown of his current earnings:
Total Earnings: $47.2 million
Salary/winnings: $5.2 million
Endorsements: $42 million