Born with the name David Robert Joseph Beckham (born in Leytonstone, London, May 2, 1975, age 34 years) is an English footballer who since July 1, 2007 to strengthen the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer in the United States. Previously he had played at Manchester United and Real Madrid. He began his football career in college football belongs to Manchester United. Beckham proficient in a cross and a curling free kick. His wife is Victoria Beckham, former Spice Girls band personnel.
In the season 1994/1995 David Beckham get into the senior squad David Beckham, it's got a lot of criticism because at that age is very young David Beckham. But at the end of the season, Beckham proved his coach Alex Ferguson right choice to win the Premiership and FA Cup. In August 1996 David Beckham scored a spectacular goal at Wimbledon was escorted by Neil Sullivan. He scored from the midfield. He made his debut for the England national team on 1 September 1996 in a World Cup qualifier facing Moldova.
At the 1998 World Cup, Beckham did not play in two early but he played when England face Colombia and he scored 1 goal in the game. In the match against Argentina he got a red card after kicking Diego Simeone Beckham deliberately. The match was won by Argentina on penalties. British public perceive England's failure to win the World Cup due to Beckham. Even fans of Manchester United also blamed Beckham.
In the season 1998/1999, Manchester United had won three titles: the Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League. Even won the Champions League with a very spectacular. In the Champions League final, Manchester United behind 0-1 until the 89th minute, when supporters of Bayern Munich was held parties, the miracle happened. Teddy Sheringham after successfully utilizing feedback from Beckham's corner kick. Approximately 30 seconds after kick-off, Manchester United got a corner kick again. David Beckham took the corner kick and his pass successfully utilized Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
Beckham set as captain of England on 15 November 2000 and come into play in the World Cup qualifiers. Including when they beat Germany in Munich. The peak occurs when the hero against Greece on October 6, 2001, in the final World Cup qualifier, England have won at least one point to make England play in the World Cup, England 2-1 of Greece and stay a little longer at the time when the English players play bad, Beckham became inspiration. Just before the game ended, Teddy Sheringham violated Greek players 8 yards from the Greek penalty area, England got a free kick and Beckham takes the free kick that. His trademark curling free kick he managed to deceive the Greek goalkeeper, Antonis Nikopolidis. This year Beckham became the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and became the second-ranked world player, only losing to Luis Figo.
On 10 April 2002 he suffered a metatarsal injury after Deportivo La Coruna player is tackled, Aldo Duscher. Sentenced Beckham can not play until the end of the season, it makes the British public anxious, because at that time he was at the top of her appearance and feared Beckham can not play in the World Cup.
In the 2002 World Cup, he played in all matches. He also scored a goal against Argentina with a penalty, as well as revenge on Argentina. Because Beckham goal, Argentina were knocked out of the World Cup 2002. Step England stopped in the eighth round after losing 2-1 to Brazil. In the 2002 season Beckham's relationship with his coach deteriorated after Sir Alex Ferguson furious Ferguson when Manchester United lost to Arsenal. In the locker room Ferguson kicking football boots and the temple Beckham eyes. As a result of this incident, temples Beckham should get 13 stitches.
At the beginning of the season 2003/2004 he was sold to Real Madrid for 35 million euros. There he wore the number 23 shirt. At Real Madrid Beckham quickly became a favorite of the fans of Real Madrid. At Euro 2004 he played in every game, but he's always disappointing, and he missed a penalty as much as 2 times that when faced France in the group stage and in the last 8 great when facing Portugal at the time penalties.
In the second and third season, Beckham could not give the title to Real Madrid, but he is still a top choice. He also helped England to host the 2012 Olympics. In his fourth season at Real Madrid Beckham started out due to the arrival of coach Fabio Capello preferred to Jose Antonio Reyes lower than Beckham.
On January 11, 2007, Beckham agreed to a five-year contract at the club LA Galaxy and the United States will join in August after his contract at Madrid ends. Because patience and willingness to always try to show the best, he was re-installed as the starter after being "dumped" by Capello. Even coach Steve McClaren called back to join the national team squad. Thanks to a brilliant game at the end of the season, Beckham managed to bring Real Madrid to win La Liga 2006/2007.
On October 22, 2008, AC Milan announced its intention to borrow Beckham from January 2009. Despite much speculation that this is a signal of his desire to leave MLS, but Beckham stated that he was not going to leave MLS and will return to the Galaxy in the MLS beginning of 2009. On October 30, 2008, Milan wishes to borrow granted Beckham and Beckham will join the team on March 7, 2009.
In the 2006 World Cup, England brought a lot of young players with potential. In the preliminary round, Group England's 1-0 win over Paraguay, and a 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago with a goal by Peter Crouch who use bait Beckham and other feed for Steven Gerrard, and a 2-2 draw with Sweden. In the last 16 again, he became a hero after he became the only one to produce a goal in the match against Ecuador with a free kick. Just before the match, Beckham was sick and after he scored dehydrated and throwing up on the sidelines. England again lost to Portugal on penalties after a 3-1 draw in normal time 0-0. A day after dropping Beckham retired from his position as England captain, but still want mermain for England. Substitution coach Steve McClaren to make Beckham apparently not been called to the national team until May 2007.
1997 start relationship with Victoria Beckham Adams, known as a member of the band Spice Girls, and in the 1999 he married Victoria in Ireland on July 4, 1999. From his marriage, he got 3 people boy named Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz. He bought the house because of the size and splendor known as Beckingham Palace as anecdotes from Buckingham Palace, which is in the house hired more than 400 people.
In January 2005, Beckham became an icon of the world children organization, UNICEF. He also made friends with several famous artists such as Robbie Williams, Snoop Dogg, and Tom Cruise.