Do you know David Beckham ?

Synopsis

Soccer star David Beckham was born on May 2,1975,in London , England.A phenol almost from the moment he could first kick a soccer ball,Beckham began playing for Manchester United,England's legendary soccer team,at age 18 and was a starter by age 20.In 2007 he signed a five year,$250 million contract with the L.A Galaxy.In May 2013,he announced his plan to retire.

Early Years

 

Born in May 2,1975,Leytonstone,London,England,to parents Ted Beckham,an appliance repairman,and his wife Sandra,a hair stylish.David Beckham was the family's only son.A middle child between two sisters.Beckham grew with parents and siblings who were committed of Manchester United,England's legendary soccer franchise.

At an early age, Beckham showed his own promise as a footballer,winning the coveted Bobby Charlton Soccer School's National Skills Competition at 11 years old.His talent soon caught the notice of Manchester United team officials,who asked him to try out for the club's youth league.By the age of 16,Beckham had left home and was playing for United's training division.Two years later he made the club,and by 1995,he was a full time starter.

World Wide Star

Beckham wasted little time in making a splash on the English soccer landscape.The talented goal scorer was named the Professional Footballers Association's "Young Player of the Year", in 1997.A year later,he was one of leading faces of England's World Cup team.

His bravado and good look offered up plenty of off-field potential too.Beckham,who'd already signed a deal with Adidas,netted $13 million in endorsement deals.Beckham's brand only enhanced in value when he met Victoria Adams,also known as "Posh Spice" of the spice girls,in 1997.The two quickly fell in love.

 And on March 4,1999 they had their first child,a son they named Brooklyn Joseph.Two month's later Beckham tied the knot at a lavish $800,000 wedding at a castle outside of Dublin,Ireland.