David Beckham

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David Robert Joseph Beckham (born 2 May 1975) is an English retired association football player. The teams he played for were Manchester United, Real Madrid, L.A. Galaxy, Preston North End, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and the England national team.

David Beckham

He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States and France. He retired in May 2013 after a 20-year career, during which he won 19 major trophies.

His career (1)

Beckham's professional club career began with Manchester United, where he made his first-team debut in 1992 at age 17. With United, he won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999.

His career (2)

He then played four seasons with Real Madrid, winning the La Liga championship in his final season with the club.

(top row from left) Iker Casillas, Ivan Helguera, Ronaldo, Esteban Cambiasso, Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, (bottom row from left) Michel Salgado, Beckham, Roberto Carlos, Raul, Raul Bravo

His career (3)

He signed a five-year contract with Major League Soccer club L.A. Galaxy. While a Galaxy player, he spent a two year-loan period in Italy with Milan in 2009 and 2010.

quotes

“I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more.”"

“I treat my job as a hobby. It’s something I love doing.”

“I still look at myself and want to improve.”

His records

He was the first British footballer to play 100 UEFA Champions League games.In international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996 at the age of 21. He was captain for six years, earning 59 caps. He made 115 career appearances in total, appearing at three FIFA World Cup tournaments, in 1998, 2002 and 2006, and two UEFA European Championship tournaments, in 2000 and 2004.

Known for his range of passing, crossing ability and bending free-kicks as a right winger, Beckham has been hailed as one of the greatest and most recognisable midfielders of his generation, as well as one of the best set-piece specialists of all time.

He was runner-up in the Ballon d'Or in 1999, twice runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year but he always finished second. He is one of the best known and most successful footballers and a true marketing icon. In 2004 he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.

In 2008 he was fifth in the list of the 100 most influential celebrities drawn up by the US magazine Forbes, while Time magazine included him in the list of one hundred heroes and icons of the year 2004.

In June 2003, Queen Elizabeth II gave Beckham an OBE*. He was included into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008. He is a global ambassador for the sport, and is regarded as a British cultural icon.

*OBE = The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences

Beckham has consistently ranked among the highest earners in football, and in 2013 was listed as the highest-paid player in the world, having earned over $50 million in the previous 12 months. He has been a UNICEF UK ambassador since 2005, and in 2015 he launched 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund to help protect children in danger.He is a great philanthropist!

Before the 1997–98 season, Beckham inherited the number 7 shirt, a number previously worn by such United greats as George Best and Eric Cantona.

David Beckham - - Hall of Fame 'Thank You, David!

personal life (1)

In 1997, Beckham started dating Victoria Adams, after she attended a Manchester United match. She was famously known as "Posh Spice" of the pop music group Spice Girls, one of the world's top pop groups at the time, and his team was also enjoying a great run of success. Therefore, their relationship instantly attracted a great deal of media attention. The couple were dubbed "Posh and Becks" by the media.

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personal life (2)

On 4 July 1999, they married at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland.

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personal life (3)

David and Victoria Beckham have four children: three sons - Brooklyn Joseph (1999), Romeo James (2002), Cruz David (2005) - ,and one daughter - Harper Seven (2011).Elton John is godfather to Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham; their godmother is Elizabeth Hurley. Beckham's three sons have all played footballin the Arsenal Academy.

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outside football (1)

Beckham's relationship and marriage to Victoria, who has been famous as part of the Spice Girls, contributed to his celebrity beyond football.

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outside footall (2)

Beckham became known as a fashion icon, and together with Victoria, the couple were sought by clothing designers, health and fitness specialists, fashion magazines, perfume and cosmetics manufacturers, hair stylists, exercise promoters, and spa and recreation companies.

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outside football (3)

One example is a line of aftershave and fragrances called David Beckham Instinct.In the world of fashion, David has already appeared on the covers of many magazines.

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outside football (4)

Another example?

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Have a look back at multiple hairstyles of football’s greatest fashion icon!

Fun facts (1)

David was – and still is – associated with many brands including Adidas. He wore Adidas soccer boots throughout his professional career, most notably the Adidas Predators which were his signature boots. When he went to play for Real Madrid, David had to choose a new jersey number. His old number, #7, was already taken. He chose #23 because it was Michael Jordan's number.

Fun facts (2)

The movie "Bend it Like Beckham" was about a girl football player who wanted to play like David. He has scored a goal in three different World Cups. His house in England is sometimes referred to as Beckingham Palace.

Fun facts (3)

He has got more than 60 tatoos, many of them in tribute to his family.David was the first British player to play in 100 UEFA Champions League games.

Fun facts (4)

He has also played a lot of international football matches for the England national football team. He was captain of the team from 2000-2006 and has played for them a record 115 times and scored 17 goals.

last but not least! He was...

The first Englishman to win league titles in four countries (England, Spain, United States, France). The first England player to score at three FIFA World Cups.

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