Biography
The U. K.'s square-jawed, chiseled-bodied archetype of both sporting achievement and rugged glamour, David Beckham became the most celebrated and desired British athlete of his generation. A prodigy at his sport from an early age, Beckham fulfilled a childhood dream by joining the youth squad of Manchester United as a teenager and becoming an ace midfielder before the age of 20. His fairy tale ramped up upon meeting pop diva, Victoria Adams, …
Career Milestones
2013 | Signed five-month deal with soccer club Paris Saint-Germain; entire salary during his time in Paris donated to local children's charity | |
2012 | LA Galaxy defended MLS Cup title; finals marked his final game with Galaxy | |
2011 | As member of LA Galaxy, won MLS Cup | |
2008 | Inducted into English Football Hall of Fame | |
2007 | Moved to Los Angeles, CA after signing with Major League Soccer (MLS) team Los Angeles Galaxy | |
2005 | Made film debut with cameo in soccer-themed film " Goal! The Dream Begins"; also appeared in 2007 and 2009 sequels | |
2003 | Began playing for Spanish club Real Madrid | |
2002 | Inspired comedy film "Bend It Like Beckham," starring Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley | |
2000 | Named captain of English national team | |
1997 | Met future wife Victoria 'Posh Spice' Beckham at a Manchester United game | |
1996 | Delivered game-winning goal in FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea | |
1995 | Made professional league debut with Manchester United | |
1991 | Selected by Manchester United to join its youth team | |
| Began playing soccer with neighborhood club the Ridgeway Rovers; attended Manchester's Bobby Charlton Soccer School | ||