'I wouldn't have a clue': Sports star David admits that he doesn't know how much 'Brand Beckham' is worth... as wife Victoria's fashion empire is valued at £100million

By Lisa Mcloughlin and Scott Campbell For Mailonline

Published: 18:12 GMT, 26 November 2017 | Updated: 18:44 GMT, 26 November 2017

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He's one half of Britain's most recognisable families.

But despite their many profitable endorsements deals and companies, David Beckham has admitted that he doesn't know how much Brand Beckham is worth.

The 42-year-old former footballer - who attended The Singapore International Film Festival Benefit Dinner Red Carpet on Saturday - explained that he didn't have a 'clue' when it came to how much they've earned as a family but he was proud of how much they had achieved in business.

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Worth: David Beckham has admitted that he doesn't know how much Brand Beckham is worth

The British sports star was speaking to CNBC when he was asked to comment on the value of his family's brand.

He began: 'I wouldn’t have a clue.

'But what I am proud of is that we’ve made it into a successful business, and that obviously coming from being a sportsman and then ready to jump into the business side of things, that it’s all about having the right people around you, the right friends, family [and the] right business partners'.

Adding: 'And that has helped me transition from being a football player to a businessman and that’s something that I’m excited about and very proud of. To put a price on it, I don’t think I could. I’ll leave that to someone else to decide.'

Thrilled: David explained that he didn't have a 'clue' when it came to how much they've earned as a family but he was proud of how much they had achieved in business

Stepping out: The 42-year-old former footballer looked dapper as he attended The Singapore International Film Festival Benefit Dinner Red Carpet on Saturday in Singapore

In October, it was reported that David earned more than £1million a month after he withdrew a £12.7million salary from his image rights company in 2016, according to The Sun.

Earning a cool £35,000 a day, the father-of-four has enjoyed a number of profitable campaigns throughout the years since hanging up his football boots and is currently enjoying bankable deals with H&M, Adidas and Haig Club whiskey.

According to publication, David's wages still put him amongst the top earners in the Premiere League with his estimated worth £165million while he has amassed dividends of £45million over the past five years.

In light of his financial findings, David's London-based Footwork Productions Ltd reported a £6.28million loss of sales in 2016, taking the company's overall turnover from £14.3million to £8.02million.

No clue: The British sports star was speaking to CNBC when he was asked to comment on the value of his family's brand. He began: 'I wouldn’t have a clue'

Proud: Adding: 'But what I am proud of is that we’ve made it into a successful business, and that obviously coming from being a sportsman and then ready to jump into the business side of things, that it’s all about having the right people around you, the right friends, family [and the] right business partners'

Family affair: He continued: 'To put a price on it, I don’t think I could. I’ll leave that to someone else to decide'. (L-R) Brooklyn, Cruz, Victoria, Romeo, Harper and David Beckham in 2015

According to Companies House records, his business has now £263,000 in assets in comparison to his weighty £7.21million in 2015. While the records also highlight that the former England footballer paid £1.43million in tax on his income.

At the time MailOnline contacted David Beckham's rep for comment.

Elsewhere, Victoria's fashion empire has been given a major cash injection valuing the company at £100million - just months after it faced closure over an accounting error.

The Spice Girl turned design guru was warned by the taxman that she could lose her firm after failing to file HMRC paperwork on time for the third year running.

Business: Last year Victoria Beckham was warned by the taxman that she could lose her firm after failing to file HMRC paperwork on time

The business is said to have finally submitted losses of £4.6million in January after being served with a 'notice of compulsory strike-off' by Companies House.

But now its ailing fortunes are set to be turned around after a £30million cash injection from former Goldman Sachs banker David Belhassen who brought the bakery firm Paul to London.

He runs Neo Investment Partners which has bought a minority stake in the firm for £30million.

It means that Victoria Beckham Ltd is valued at approximately £100million which is twice the amount of last year's sales, according to the Telegraph.

Boost: Victoria Beckham Ltd's ailing fortunes are set to be turned around after a £30million cash injection from former Goldman Sachs banker David Belhassen who started the bakery firm Paul, pictured (stock photo)

The investment could help the company to pay off its massive debts which include £6.6million borrowed from DB Ventures Ltd - the company that deals with David Beckham's product endorsements.

Speaking about the late tax return earlier this year, a friend of the couple said that it was merely an administrative problem.

The source said at the time that the accounts for both companies have been audited and signed off by their boards.

An insider said: 'They have been sent to Companies House, but I understand that there is a backlog,' the friend said, insisting: 'There are no financial problems. This late filing has not impacted the business in any way.'

Partners: The investment could help the company to pay off its massive debts which include £6.6million borrowed from DB Ventures Ltd - the company that deals with David Beckham's product endorsements (Pictured in 2015)