Victoria and David Beckham make £2.5m profit as a brand

The mega-loaded Beckhams have made £2.2million... with-out David even kicking a ball.

The couple raked in the cash from their firm Beckham Brand Limited, set up to “exploit the brand of David and Victoria Beckham” with TV interviews and websites. It made more than £2.5million in 2007, £1million more than in 2006.

And as Britain sinks deeper into recession, it seems Posh and Becks are proving more marketable than ever. Their ever-expanding empire, which includes, dresses, perfume, sun-glasses and jeans, contributed to their recent title of third-richest couple in Hollywood with an estimated joint income of £38.6million.

The massive earnings were revealed yesterday in Beckham Brand’s latest accounts. Directors David, Victoria and pop guru Simon Fuller were each paid an equal slice of the £3.3million dividend payout.

But all that’s small change. David’s endorsement deals netted him £5,210,000 in 2007. Then there’s the little matter of his soccer salary. Currently on loan with AC Milan, he has a £128million contract with LA Galaxy.