David Beckham is retiring from soccer.
During his 20-year playing career, Beckham came to embody the stereotype of the modern celebrity-athlete.
But for all the heat he takes for his tabloid exploits, his on-field dominance and his off-field business savvy have allowed him to become the richest footballer in the world, according to Sky News.
And that vast fortune has brought him all the houses, cars, and fame he could ever want.
At age 38, Beckham is STILL the highest-earning soccer player in the world.
He made $48 million last year, behind only Floyd Mayweather and LeBron James among all athletes.
The New York Times estimated in 2010 that he has made $190 million in endorsements in his career.
Source: NYT
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