Fierce Facts About David Beckham

David Beckham is famous for being one of the best soccer players in the world. He began his professional career with Manchester United, but constantly evolved in his career by playing for multiple teams and traveling all over the world.

“In my career, there's many things I've won and many things I've achieved, but for me, my greatest achievement is my children and my family. It's about being a good father, a good husband, just being connected to family as much as possible.” -- David Beckham


David Beckham Facts

45. A Star is Born

David Beckham was born in London, England in 1975. His father was an appliance repairman, and his mother was a hair stylist.

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44. Hardcore Fans

David Beckham has two sisters. This entire family were dedicated Manchester United fans, and they would watch the games every season.

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43. Starting Young

When he was a kid, his dad coached a local soccer team called the Ridgeway Rovers. In elementary school, he told everyone that he wanted to grow up to be a footballer.

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