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David Beckham

These days, David Beckham is known for many things, but he first came to prominence as a football player. With his powerful right foot, passing ability, and signature curled free-kicks, he established himself as one of Britain’s greatest football stars.

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During his 20-year career, he won 19 major trophies for his clubs and appeared in 115 games for England. In 2004, Pelé named Beckham one of the 100 greatest living players.

Basic facts

Birth: 1975
Country: England
Position: Midfielder

Clubs

Manchester United (1992–2003)
Preston North End (1994–1995, loan)
Real Madrid (2003–2007)
LA Galaxy (2007–2012)
Milan (2009, loan)
Milan (2010, loan)
Paris Saint-Germain (2013)

Stats

Club football: 523 matches, 97 goals
National team: 115 matches, 17 goals


Biography

Birth of a star

David Beckham was born 2 May 1975, as the second child to Sandra Georgina and David Edward Alan Beckham, and grew up in a part of East London called Leytonstone.

He played football