David Beckham

David Robert Joseph Beckham born 2 May 1975, is an English Professional footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid and the England National football team. Beckham was named as a member of Pele's FIFA 100.In addition to his success on the pitch, Beckham has been recognized by Time magazine as one of 2004's Time's 100 (Heroes & Icons),as well as an elite global advertising brand.

Beckham is the fifth most capped English player of all time, has twice been the runner up in the FIFA World player of the year in 1999 and 2001 and in addition to being the only Englishman to score in three different World Cup, is also the fifth player in World Cup history to score twice from direct free kicks. He was captain of the English national team from 15 Nov 2000 to 2 July 2006.

Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his debut first-team appearance in 1992, at the age of 17. While with Manchester United he played a key role in their dominance of the FA Premier league in the 1990's and early 2000's, being pivotal in accomplishing The Treble of the League,FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 1999. He left the club to become only the third Englishman to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, after Cunningham and Macca.

In 2006, after England's quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Germany, he stood down as captain.Beckham was dropped from the England National squad selected by coach Steve Mc. Laren on 11 August 2006,an exile that lasted nine international games, until 26 May 2007, when McClaren named him as one of the England squad for upcoming games against Brazil and Estonia.

On 10 Jan 2007 Real Madrid Sporting Director Mijatovic announced Beckham would leave the club when his contract expires in June 2007. On 11 Jan 2007, Beckham agreed to a move to the Major League Soccer (MLS) team Los Angeles Galaxy on a five year contract commencing on 1 July 2007, after his current deal with Real Madrid expires.