David Beckham Bio | Wiki
David Beckham is an English former professional footballer. He serves as the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City. David is Known for his range of passing, crossing ability, and bending free-kicks as a right winger.
He has been hailed as one of the greatest and most recognizable midfielders of his generation, as well as one of the best set-piece specialists of all time. He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States, and France.
David Beckham Age
David was born on May 2, 1975, in Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, United Kingdom. He is 47 years old.
David Beckham Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (Approx 1.83 m).
David Beckham Family
He was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London, England to his parents Sandra Georgina and David Edward Alan “Ted” Beckham. David’s mother is a hairdresser and his father is a kitchen fitter. He has an older sister, Lynne Georgina, and a younger sister, Joanne Louise.
David’s parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters who frequently traveled 200 miles (320 km) to Old Trafford from London to attend the team’s home matches. He inherited his parents’ love of Manchester United, and his main sporting passion was football.
David Beckham Wife | Victoria
David started dating Victoria Adams in 1997. She was famously known as “Posh Spice” of the pop music group Spice Girls. He proposed to her on January 24, 1998, in a restaurant in Cheshunt, England. Their first child was born fourteen months later.
The couple celebrated their wedding on July 4, 1999, at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. They have four children, sons Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David, and daughter Harper Seven.
David Beckham Daughter | Son
David and his wife Victoria have four children. Their daughter Harper Seven was born on 10 July 2011 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. She and her brother Cruz were baptized Catholic at Holy Trinity, Chipping Norton.
David’s three sons have all played football in the Arsenal Academy. Like their father, Brooklyn and Romeo have both done modeling work and been named among GQ’s best-dressed British men. Brooklyn previously played football for Arsenal U16 but was released at the end of the 2014–15 season.
David Beckham Education
He attended Chingford County High School in Ridgeway Park, Chingford. He attended one of Bobby Charlton’s Soccer Schools in Manchester and won the chance to take part in a training session with Barcelona, as part of a talent competition.
Subsequently, he attended Tottenham Hotspur’s school of excellence, though never represented the club in a match. He also attended Bradenton Preparatory Academy, but signed schoolboy forms at Manchester United on his 14th birthday, and subsequently signed a Youth Training Scheme contract on 8 July 1991.
David Beckham Haircut
His early endorsements included the British hair styling brand Brylcreem for £4 million in 1997 which saw him appear in UK commercials. The various iconic hairstyles David sported throughout his career – including a buzz cut, a Mowhawk, and a ponytail – were widely covered in the media.
David Beckham Tattoo
As of 2021, David has more than 65 tattoos covering a large part of his body, including tattoos on his hands, neck, and head. There are names of his sons Romeo, Cruz, and Brooklyn, and of his wife Victoria. His wife’s name, tattooed on his left forearm, is in the Devanagari script because David thought it would be “tacky” to have it in English.
He has also added several tattoos that pay tribute to his daughter, Harper, as well as several tattoos with religious significance. In 2018, David added to his collection with a tattoo of a solar system covering the left side of his scalp. Many of his tattoos were completed by the Manchester-based tattoo artist Louis Molloy.
David Beckham Number | Jersey
At the beginning of the 1996–97 season, he was given the number 10 shirt that had most recently been worn by Mark Hughes. Prior to the 1997–98 season, David inherited the number 7 shirt, a number previously worn by such United greats as George Best and Eric Cantona. He wore the number 23 shirt for Madrid.
David was unveiled at Milan’s training facility by the club’s chief executive Adriano Galliani on 20 December 2008. He chose the number 32 shirt previously worn by Christian Vieri, as both the number 7 and 23 shirts were already used by Alexandre Pato and club vice-captain Massimo Ambrosini, respectively.
David Beckham Statue
David’s former club LA Galaxy unveiled a statue of him outside of their stadium in March 2019, the first of its kind in the MLS. He was the subject of a prank by his friend James Corden who presented a ‘hideous’ fake statue before the real one was unveiled.
David Beckham Queen
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, David has appointed an OBE for services to football on 13 June 2003. A staunch monarchist, David queued for 13 hours in September 2022 to see Queen Elizabeth ll lying in state at Westminster Hall following her death, after refusing opportunities to skip ahead.
David Beckham Movie | King Arthur
In 2013, the British business magazine Marketing Week wrote of David’s “somewhat limited acting skills”. Through his friendship with Guy Ritchie, he has made two cameo appearances in Ritchie’s films. He played projectionist in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Trigger in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
David Beckham Manchester United
David’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.
David then played four seasons with Real Madrid, winning the La Liga championship in his final season with the club. He did not break into the England squad before Euro 1996.
David Beckham Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. David’s estimated net worth is $450 million.
Who Is David Beckham
David is an English former professional footballer. He serves as the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City. David is Known for his range of passing, crossing ability, and bending free-kicks as a right winger.