Who is David Beckham?
David Beckham is a former English footballer who played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, and captained England. He is one of the most famous sports stars in the world.
Beckham was born in Leytonstone, London, in 1975. He joined Manchester United's youth team and became part of the Class of 92, a group of young players who helped the club win many titles.
He was famous for his accurate crossing and free kicks, which inspired the film title Bend It Like Beckham.
England and beyond
Beckham won six Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League with Manchester United. He played 115 times for England and captained the team at major tournaments.
He later played in Spain, the United States, Italy and France. He helped raise the profile of soccer in America with LA Galaxy.
Beckham is co-owner of Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer club, which signed Lionel Messi in 2023. He is married to Victoria Beckham, a former Spice Girl.
He has worked as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. In 2022, he waited in the queue for more than 12 hours to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. He was knighted in 2025.