Beckham, David (1975-…), an English soccer player, became one of the world’s most famous athletes. He excited fans with his sensational goals and all-around play. Beckham’s celebrity status extended to his personal life. In 1999, he married Victoria Adams, “Posh Spice” in the popular singing group the Spice Girls . Beckham played midfield for Manchester United , the most dominant team in English soccer, from 1995 to 2003. In 2003, he was traded to Real Madrid of Spain. From 2007 to 2012, Beckham played mainly for the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. The Galaxy loaned him to AC Milan of Italy from January to July 2009 and from January to March 2010. In January 2013, Beckham signed a five-month contract to play for Paris Saint-Germain FC of Ligue 1, the top league in French professional soccer. He retired after completing his stay with Paris Saint-Germain. In 2014, Beckham led a group of investors that established Inter Miami CF , an MLS team that began play in 2020.
David Robert Joseph Beckham was born in London on May 2, 1975. He joined Manchester United as a trainee in 1991. Beckham signed a professional contract in 1993 and made his league debut in 1995. Two years later, he was an international superstar. Beckham led United to several championships starting in 1996 and was named Young Player of the Year in 1997. Perhaps his greatest achievement was leading United to an unprecedented “treble,” winning the English League Championship, the English Cup, and the European Champions League, all in 1999. He was appointed captain of the English national team in 2000. His autobiography David Beckham: My Side (2003), published in the United States as Beckham: Both Feet on the Ground: An Autobiography, became a best seller.
