DAVID ROBERT JOSEPH BECKHAM

David Beckham is one of the most famous soccer players of all time. As a child he was asked by a teacher what he wanted to be when he grew up and with confidence he responded with “a soccer player.” Since making that affirmation he has gone on to play for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Preston North End, Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, the England national team and most famously, the LA Galaxy.

Beckham has one of the most recognizable names in the sports realm. His extreme soccer skills have helped him garner such awards as the FIFA World Player of the Year twice as well as the Best Male Soccer Player award at the 2004 ESPY awards. In 2008 he got one of his highest honors when he was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. When Beckham hit the field he was best known for his crossing ability and bending free kicks. Many have called him one of the greatest midfielders of all time.

Aside from his insane soccer skills, David is a fashion icon. His style can best be described as European causal. When David attends major events he is always dressed in a well tailored suit. But, since his retirement in 2013 he now has a much more laid back lifestyle that doesn’t require him to dress up all the time. When he is spotted out, his street style usually consists of a simple t-shirt and jeans combo with some sort of jacket. He also loves to wear newsboy and beanie style hats to add a little something extra to his simpler looks these days. Regardless of where David is going, he always looks great!

FUN FACTS

• Due to scheduling conflicts David could not film his cameo in “Bend It Like Beckham” so a lookalike was used in place of him
• Has more than 50 tattoos
  
• First English player to ever win league titles in four countries. He won them in Spain, France, England and the United States.