Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Beckham
The English player is still admired for his accomplishments, on and off the pitch
When we hear or read the name of David Beckham, all we can think of is his actions in the red jersey of Manchester United. Off the pitch, he has got a suave personality which is no lesser than Hollywood celebrities such as Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt. The English player hanged his playing boots in 2013 after enjoying incredible spells with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and LA Galaxy. While fans and the football community around the world are aware of his triumphs, there are some lesser-known facts about the legendary player which much may not be aware of. In this feature, we’ve composed a list of such curious facts about David Beckham.
- In 1993, David Beckham played his first match for Manchester United’s first team at 18.
- In 2007, David Beckham left Real Madrid and joined MLS side LA Galaxy. The club from the United States of America purchased him for 32.5 million dollars.
- For England’s national football team, David played 115 matches and scored 17 goals.
- At 11, Beckham won the Sir Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools National Skills tournament.
- The full name of David Beckham is David Robert Joseph Beckham. Born on May 2, 1975, Beckham’s zodiac sign is Taurus.
- While playing for Manchester United, David picked up six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League.
- David Beckham was the first Englishman to win four league titles in four different leagues.
- Since childhood, David dreamt of owning a football club. In 2018, he turned his dream into a reality when he became the president of Inter Miami CF.
- Being a humorous guy who loves comedy, David Beckham featured alongside actor Ryan Reynolds in a funny teaser video of the movie Deadpool 2.
- David Beckham was the first English player to receive two red cards. He was also the first captain of England’s national team who was sent off for misbehaviour.
- David Beckham reportedly spent 6,28,000 euros on his wedding event. He and his wife sold the pictures of their wedding to OK! Magazine for an astounding 1.73 million euros.
