David Beckham My favorite football player

David Beckham is a leading English footballer whose popularity extends beyond the field and into international celebrity. Beckham became my favorite because of his free kick expertise and spectacular long-range shots. His right foot is boast to the national treasure of England. A phenom almost from the moment he could first kick a soccer ball, Beckham began playing for Manchester United, England's legendary soccer team, at age 18, and was a starter by age 20. Ive started watching David when he played a lot of international football matches for the England national football team. He was captain of the team from 2000-2006 and has played for them a record 115 times and scored 17 goals. In 2007, he signed a five-year, $250 million contract with the L.A. Galaxy. In May 2013, he announced plans to retire. Strengths: Beckham is an incredible crosser of Career high: Captaining England and sealing the ball, He has one of the deadliest free-kicks their progress to the 2002 World Cup with a in football. last-minute free-kick winner against Greece. Weaknesses Beckham's weakness is a hotCareer low: Missing out on the 2010 World headed temperament which has seen him sent Cup through Achilles injury. off field in the past. Style: Hard working, unselfish, inspirational and a real team player. Awards: Runner up for the World FIFA Player of the Year (1998 & 2001), FIFA 100, PFA Player of the Year, Primera Division Champion(2006), EPSY Award etc. Trivia: Founded David Beckham Academy for Football. Beckham holds the English appearance record for an outfield player, beating Bobby Moore's haul of 108 caps when he played against Slovakia in March 2009.

David Robert Joseph Beckham

May 2, 1975 (age 38) Leytonstone, London, England Height 6 ft 0 in Playing position : Midfielder