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David Robert Joseph Beckham, (born May 2, 1975 in London in the district of
Leytonstone) - English footballer currently playing as the right midfielder.
David is a player of the Los Angeles Galaxy, which appears in the American
Major League Soccer. Currently is training Tottenham Hotspur in the England.
He is also a member of the English National team. In March 2008 he played a
his 100 match in National English team against France. Beckham was a captain
of the team since 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006. He participated in 58
matches as a captain. He resigned from this role after 2006 FIFA World Cup,
and returned to the National Team year later.
Beckham’s professional career began by
signing contract with Manchester United. In this
team he debuted in 1992 at the age of 17.
During his stay at this club the Red Devils have
won six times Champion of England, twice won
the FA Cup, and once won the UEFA
Champions League (in 1999). Beckham's first
time as captain of Manchester United was
match played on 21 October 2000 against
Leeds United. The meeting ended with 3-0, and
David scored a point from a free kick.
In 2003 he left Manchester United for
Real Madrid, where he played for four
seasons. While playing for this team
he became the first English player
who played 100 matches in UEFA
Champions League. During his last
season with the Real Madrid this team
has earned the title of Spanish
Champion which was the biggest
award for David. His last match with
this team he played on 17 June. In
January 2007 he stated that he is
about to leave Real Madrid, and that
he will sign 5 year contract with Los
Angeles Galaxy.
He signed the contract on 1 July 2007. He became one the best earning
footballer in the whole history of MLS. His debut was on 21 July with
sparing with Chelsea London at The Home Depot Center stadium. He shot
his first goal on 15 August is semifinals of Super League. For his debut
match came a lot of spectators.
In January 2009 he played for AC Milan
for a moment. After half year he returned
to Los Angeles. During winter transfers in
2010 he again played for AC Milan. On 14
March 2010 he injured his sinew when
playing against Chievo Verona. Even, if
the operation was successful it excluded
him from FIFA World Cup in 2010.
Receiving numerous awards, including Officer of the Order of
the British Empire, the first British athlete magazine "The
Face"and many others. In the ranking of the 50 best men in
magazine "OK!" Beckham took the first position.