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David Beckham
Turning precise crossing and free kicks into a football career with global reach.
Treble · England free kick
- Born
- 2 May 1975
- Birthplace
- London, England, United Kingdom
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David Beckham
David Beckham is an English former midfielder who played for Manchester United, Real Madrid and England before moving into football ownership.
Early life
London upbringing
Grew up in a Manchester United-supporting family.
United academy
Joined the club’s youth system and emerged with its successful early-1990s generation.
Career
- 1990s
United breakthrough
Established himself on the right of midfield.
- 2003–2007
Real Madrid
Joined the club’s internationally celebrated squad.
- 2007–2013
International career moves
Played for LA Galaxy, Milan on loan and Paris Saint-Germain.
- 2020 onward
Club ownership
Inter Miami began MLS play with Beckham among its owners.
Achievements
Treble
Won the league, FA Cup and Champions League with United.
England free kick
A late equaliser against Greece secured World Cup qualification.
MLS Cups
Won consecutive championships with LA Galaxy.
Beyond football
Family and fashion
Married Victoria Adams in 1999; their family became prominent beyond sport.
UNICEF
Served as a goodwill ambassador and supported a fund for children.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Soccer Aid for Unicef. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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