David Beckham: Retired In 2013
Career Earnings: $730 million
Current Net Worth: $450 million
For British soccer enthusiasts, the king of the pitch was David Beckham. In the ‘90s, he was arguably one of England’s greatest players, featuring for premier league club Manchester United and the national team. When he moved over to the United States, he continued to excel before retiring in 2013. Beckham is also the present co-owner of both Inter Miami CF and Salford City in England. David has created an empire worth an eye-watering $450 million alongside his partner, former Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham.
Maria Sharapova: Retired In 2020
Career Earnings: $325 million
Current Net Worth: $195 million
On five separate occasions, Russian-born tennis pro Maria Sharapova reached No.1, proving her skill set was second to none. Maria got her very first tennis racket at the age of 4. She nurtured her talents under the careful guidance of her father and her mentor, Yuri Yutkin. In order to finance his daughter’s lessons, Maria’s father worked numerous jobs, but it all paid off. She was making a name for herself in the world of tennis by the time it was 2000 and had broken into the top 50 by 2003. After receiving a record $325 million, Sharapova announced her retirement from the sport in 2020.
