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His full name is David Robert Joseph Beckham. But he has some nickname such as Dave, Becks, Golden Balls, and DB7. He was born in Leytonstone, London, England on 2 May 1975. His playing position in the field is as Midfielder. Beckham is an English soccer player who now plays for Los Angeles Galaxy.
Beckham is a reputable member of the national team of England as well. He has been an excellent goal maker and a main attraction for public. He is one of Britain’s most iconic team members whose name is also an elite international advertising trademark. His skill to overtake the ball with pin-point accurateness and his brand free kicks have made him very well-liked amongst his friends.
During his career as professional soccer player, he ever played for some senior clubs such as Manchester United (1993-2003), Preston North End (1995 as a loan), Real Madrid (2003-2007), Los Angeles Galaxy (2007- ), Milan (2009 – as a loan).
On 1 September 1996, he made his debut for his national team in a World Cup qualifying game in opposition to Moldova. Beckham won the world’s highest-paid soccer player in 2004 with regards to salary and advertising contracts. He was the first British soccer player to play 100 Champions League competitions. From 15 November 2000 until the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, he was captain of England national team, during which Beckham participated 58 times.
Beckham was forced to fail to spot the 2010 FIFA World Cup as a soccer player due to his wound. It was proclaimed on 14 May 2010 that he will act as an arbitrator between management and the players.
Beckham collected many honors and awards during his career as a professional soccer player. Some of them are honors with his club and national team of England. And some of them are his personal honors. With the club of Manchester United he won Premier League (1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2002-2003), FA Cup (1995-1996, 1998-1999), UEFA Champions League (1998-1999), Intercontinental Cup (1999), FA Community Shield (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997), and FA Youth Cup (1992). With Real Madrid he won La Liga (2006-2007), and Supercopa de España (2003). And with Los Angeles Galaxy, he won Western Conference (2009).
As an Individual, some of his honors are Premier League Player of the Month (August 1996), PFA Young Player of the Year (1996-1997), Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (1996-1997), UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (1998-1999), UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year (1998-1999), Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992-1993 to 2001-2002), BBC Sports Personality of the Year (2001), FIFA 100, ESPY Award (Best Male Soccer Player: 2004), ESPY Award (Best MLS Player: 2008), and English Football Hall of Fame (2008).