David Beckham is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of football.
He is so popular, the name "David Beckham" has become known in all corners of the planet.
David is the inspiration and dream of many young football players around the world.
David Beckham was born May 2, 1975 in Leytonstone, England.
His parents were Manchester United supporters and they would watch the games of soccer at Old Trafford and often the away games.
As a youngster David showed strong sporting and athletic talent both as a soccer player and a runner.
In 1986, Beckham was the Manchester Uniteds mascot for a match against West Ham United F.C.
Although David trialed with Leyton Orient F.C. and attended Tottenham Hotspur F.C.'s school of excellence, in 1989, Beckham signed a schoolboy forms with United.
By 1992, Beckham was part of the winning team for Manchester in the FA Youth Cup.
In 1992, he also signed his first professional contract.
On April 2, 1995, Beckham made his first Premier League appearance for Manchester United.
But it was after scoring a magnificent goal in 1996 in a match against Wimbledon that put Beckham in the headlines.
David hit a shot from the halfway mark over the goalkeeper and directly into the net.
In 2003, it was selected Premier League Goal of the Decade.
In the same year Beckham also made his first appearence for the England national football team.
Beckham was part of the United team in the 1998-99 season that won the treble: Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
On March 4, 1999, David and his wife Victoria, had their first child, "Brooklyn".
Aside from a great soccer player, David had gained respect for being a good husband, a great father and respected family man.
He was an inspiration both on and off the field.
In 2003, David Beckham sign with Real Madrid.
He took on the number 23 jersey.
During his time at Manchester United, a study revealed that Beckham ran an average 8.8 miles per game.
In January 2005, David Beckham became a UNICEF goodwill amabassador.
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