David Beckham is one of the world's best-known and most successful football superstars. On the pitch he has had a lot of success, won a lot of trophies and scored a lot of wonderful goals for the club and the national team.
To this day, he remains a global icon and ambassador for the sport. So, even if you haven't seen his game, you might know something about him.
Whether it's his philanthropy, his marriage to former spice girl Victoria Beckham, or even his connections to many brands, most people know his name.
So, let's take a look at the interesting facts about David Beckham and how he became a role model today!
David Robert Joseph Beckham is 46 years old. Born on 2 May 1975 in London, England. This makes his zodiac sign Taurus.
2) David's parents are Sandra Georgina and David Edward Allen" Ted Beckham (divorced), both of whom are hardcore Manchester United fans, often come to the scene to watch the team's home games. David also had two sisters, named Lynn and Joanne.
3) From a very young age, David's ambition was to become a football player, and when he grew up in elementary and high school, whenever his teacher asked him what he wanted to do when he grew up, his answer was always this.
4 Beckham once said that he was half Jewish.
5. David Beckham and Victoria began dating in 1997, when Victoria watched a Manchester United match. They were engaged on January 25, 1998, and married in 1999. They have four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven.
6) Singer Elton John is the godfather of Brooklyn and Romeo, and actor Elizabeth Hurley is their godmother.
7) Beckham began his career in 1992, when he first represented United in professional league at the age of 17.
8. He played for Manchester United until 2003, winning 6 Premier League titles, two FA Cup titles and one Champions League.
David went on to play for some of the world's best-known teams, including Real Madrid, AC Milan and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Because of this, he became the first Briton to win the league title in four different countries.
10 David is the first English player to play in 100 Champions League matches.
11. In 1999, he won the famous Golden Globe Award runner-up.
12 Later in his career, David Beckham was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame.
13. In 2002, the movie "Bend Like David Beckham" was released. The film highlights Beckham's brilliance, his ability to go around the defender's wall to score a free-kick.
14 Like many high-profile athletes, David was – and still is – endorsing many brands, including Adidas. He has worn Adidas football boots throughout his career.
15. At the 2012 London Olympics, david was still an important member of the football team despite not being selected for the football team. He was part of a successful olympic bid team that won England the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games. As part of the opening ceremony, he arrived in London by speedboat with the Olympic torch.
David has been an Ambassador for UNICEF UK since 2005, a charity for humanitarian and child development assistance, and in 2015 he founded NO. 7 – David Beckham UNICEF. He also supports global initiatives to end malaria and raises funds for health education projects.
In 2015, Beckham had one of the highest numbers of followers on social media in the world, with more than 63 million followers on his Instagram account as of 2020.
18) Owning his own team was David Beckham's lifelong dream, and in 2018, David Beckham became president of Inter Miami CF from Major League Soccer, a dream that became a reality.
19. During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, David and some celebrities read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for the public to hear or watch.
David has more than 50 tattoos, many of which are meant to honor his family.
All in all, with David Beckham's love of sport, philanthropy, and love and dedication to his family, he is a very good icon and a great role model for any aspiring footballer today! （INCH）