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Compilations have rounded up and so the Sunday Times 2012 Sport Rich List has been released, and David Beckham topped the list with a net worth of £160m. The Sunday Times Rich List 2012 was compiled by Philip Beresford, the leading authority on British wealth. The list is based on identifiable wealth, land, property, other assets such as art and racehorses, or significant shares in publicly quoted companies, and does not include the cash in their bank accounts, meaning the true level of their wealth could be even higher.

#1. David Beckham

Net worth: £160 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: LA Galaxy

#2. Wayne Rooney

Net worth: £45 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: Manchester United

#3. Rio Ferdinand

Net worth: £40 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: Manchester United

#4. Michael Owen

Net worth: £39 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: Manchester United

#5.  Sol Campbell

Net worth: £34 Million – As of May 2012
Last Club: Newcastle United

#6. Ryan Giggs

Net worth: £33 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: Manchester United

#7. Robbie Fowler

Net worth: £31 Million – As of May 2012
Last Club: Muangthong United

#8= Steven Gerrard

Net worth: £30 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: Liverpool

#9= Frank Lampard

Net worth: £30 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: Chelsea

#10. John Terry

Net worth: £26 Million – As of May 2012
Current Club: Chelsea