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David Beckham

David Beckham is an English former professional footballer, businessman, and football executive born on 2 May 1975 in Leytonstone, London.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

David Beckham is an English former professional footballer, businessman, and football executive. He is widely known for his career at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and his role as co-owner of Inter Miami CF.

Career overview

Beckham was born in Leytonstone, London, in 1975 and joined Manchester United's youth system. His senior club career spanned Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. He was known for his right-sided midfield play, crossing, and free kicks.

Personal life

Beckham married singer Victoria Adams in 1999. The couple have four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. He is listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall.

Post-playing career and business

After retiring in 2013, Beckham became a football executive and co-owner. He is president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City F.C. He remains a global sports figure.

In short

  • Born 2 May 1975, age 51 as of July 2026.
  • Played for six clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid.
  • Married to Victoria Beckham since 1999; four children.
  • Co-owner of Inter Miami CF and Salford City F.C.
Canadian angle

Beckham is known in Canada largely through international football coverage, celebrity culture, and his role as co-owner of Inter Miami CF, an MLS club followed by Canadian soccer fans.

Quick questions

How old is David Beckham?
He was born on 2 May 1975, so he is 51 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What teams did David Beckham play for?
His senior club teams included Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Is David Beckham married?
Yes. He has been married to Victoria Beckham since 1999.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham
    Supports: Birth date, height, club career, current roles, basic biographical details.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Beckham
    Supports: Birth date, marriage to Victoria Beckham, four children, biographical overview.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/athletes/david-beckham
    Supports: Marriage, children, retirement year, and reported net worth estimate.
  4. BBC Newsround — https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/cx2wzdv4n2wo
    Supports: Career teams, retirement, and role with Inter Miami CF.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065743/
    Supports: Height, children, and birth year.