United Kingdom, May 15 -- Sir David Beckham is Britain's first billionaire sportsman.

The former England soccer team captain and his Spice Girls star wife Victoria Beckham have made it to second place in the the annual Sunday Times Rich List which gives a rundown of the UK's wealthiest sports stars with the publication reporting the couple's value has doubled since last year bringing their net worth to an estimated £1.185 billion.

The Sunday Times reports: "Sir David and his wife, Victoria, are now valued at £1.185 billion, thanks to shrewd investments across football, food and drink, property and fashion.

"The valuation, compiled for the annual Sunday Times Rich List, makes Beckham the first British billionaire sportsman and...