
David Robert Joseph Beckham, (Beckham) OBE (born 2 May 1975) is an English professional who currently plays for Real Madrid. Beckham was named as a member of Pele in FIFA(3) In addition to his success on the pitch, Beckham has been recognized by time magazine as one of 2004's Time 100 (Heroes & Icons),(4) as well as an elite global advertising brand.(5)
Beckham is the fifth most capped English player of all time, has twice been the runner up in the FIFA World Player Of The Year Award in 1999 and 2001 and in addition to being the only Englishman to score in three different World Cups, is also only the ninth player in World Cup history to score twice from direct free kicks. He was captain of the English national team from 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006.
Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his first first-team appearance in 1992, at the age of 17. While with Manchester United he played a key role in their dominance of the FA Premier League in the 1990s and early 2000s, being pivotal in accomplishing The Treble of the League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 1999. He left the club to become only the third Englishman to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, after Laurie Cunningham and Steve McManaman..
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