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Romeo Beckham

Romeo Beckham is an English former footballer and model, born on 1 September 2002 in London.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Romeo Beckham is an English model and former footballer, born on 1 September 2002 in London as the second son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham.

What it is

Romeo James Beckham is best known as the second child of football legend David Beckham and fashion icon Victoria Beckham. He played as a winger in youth football and later for Inter Miami CF II and Brentford B before retiring from the sport in 2024 to focus on modelling.

Key details

Born in London, Beckham joined Arsenal's youth academy early on, then moved into the Inter Miami system. He also played for Brentford B. His football position was mainly on the right wing. By 2024, reports confirmed he had stepped away from football to prioritise a career in modelling, having already worked with major fashion brands.

Why it matters

Beckham's shift from football to modelling highlights how children of high-profile celebrities often navigate multiple career paths. His decision also reflects the growing crossover between sports and fashion, especially among younger generations.

In short

  • Romeo Beckham is a model and former footballer, born in 2002.
  • He played as a winger for Arsenal youth, Inter Miami CF II, and Brentford B.
  • He retired from football in 2024 to focus on modelling.
  • He is the second son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham.

Quick questions

Who is Romeo Beckham?
Romeo Beckham is an English model and former footballer, and the son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham.
What position did Romeo Beckham play?
He played mainly as a winger, especially on the right side.
Did Romeo Beckham retire from football?
Yes. Reports in 2024 said he was leaving football to focus on modelling.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_Beckham
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, family background, and overview as an English model and former footballer.
  2. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58621611
    Supports: His debut for Fort Lauderdale and connection to Inter Miami.
  3. Inter Miami CF — https://www.intermiamicf.com/players/romeo-beckham/
    Supports: His time with Inter Miami CF II and loan to Brentford B.
  4. Sports Illustrated — https://www.si.com/soccer/2023/06/18/romeo-beckham-son-david-beckham-signs-epl-club-brentford
    Supports: His move to Brentford B and football statistics.
  5. People — https://people.com/all-about-david-victoria-beckham-son-romeo-james-8383607
    Supports: Family background, modelling work, and reported focus on fashion.
  6. beIN SPORTS — https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/articles-video/the-reason-romeo-beckham-is-retiring-from-football-at-22-2024-09-04
    Supports: 2024 reports that he was ending his football career to focus on fashion.