Is mentioned in Love Actually (2003) when Hugh Grant's character lists "David Beckham's right foot" as one of the things that make Britain great.

Chosen one of "Time" magazine's Time 100 in 2004.

Voted best dressed male by readers of "Heat" (UK) magazine. [December 2001]

Relinquished the captaincy of England after the team's quarter-final defeat to Portugal in the World Cup. [2 July 2006]

Signed new contract with Manchester United until 2005, making him the highest paid footballer in Britain at that moment - though he would be sold to Real Madrid a year later. [May 2002]

Father of Brooklyn Beckham. The couple picked the name "Brooklyn" because they were in Brooklyn when they found out Victoria was pregnant.

He played for England in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups of Soccer. He was named captain for the national team in 2000 but announced his resignation from that prestigious position on 2 July 2006 (the day after England were knocked out of the 2006 World Cup).

Gary Neville - his teammate in the national English football team - was best man at his wedding.

Godmother of his sons Romeo and Brooklyn is Elizabeth Hurley.

He played for England in the 2006 FIFA World Cup of Soccer.

Stood down as England captain after they were knocked out of the 2006 FIFA World Cup (2 July 2006).

He and his wife Victoria have three sons. Their names are Brooklyn Joseph (March 4, 1999), Romeo James (September 1, 2002), and Cruz David (February 20, 2005).

Had his likeness made out of a napkin in "American Dad!" (2005) by Roger the Alien.

In November 1996, Beckham was abroad on his first trip with the England squad, in Tbilisi, Georgia. There, he saw the video that would change his life. It was "Say You'll Be There" by the Spice Girls. Beckham pointed at the screen and said to his best friend Gary Neville that the girl dressed in a black PVC catsuit (Victoria) was the woman he wanted and if she wanted him, they would be together for ever. A few months later, they began dating.

David and Victoria held a lavish, star-studded party for the christening of their two sons, Brooklyn, 5, and Romeo, 2. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the Beckhams' Hertfordshire mansion (23 December 2004).

Won the Spanish La Liga title with Real Madrid before his transfer to LA Galaxy.

Voted the 91st worst Briton in Channel Four's poll of the 100 Worst Britons. [11 May 2003]

He wears a new pair of football boots for every game he plays at an estimated cost of £300 a pair.

The godfather of his sons, Brooklyn & Romeo, is Elton John

Third son, Cruz Beckham, born in Madrid [20 February 2005].

Declared he will retain the England captaincy, despite criticism for poor performances and two missed penalties in Euro' 2004. [June 2004]

Godfather to Davinia Taylor's and Dave Gordon's son Grey.

He began his soccer career at the age of 17.

Among the guests at his 30th birthday party were Elizabeth Hurley, Elle Macpherson and Geri Halliwell.

Was famously sent off against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup in France for retaliation.

Won the treble with Manchester United (Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League). [1999]

Welcomed second child son Romeo Beckham on September 1, 2002. The baby weighed 7lbs 4oz.

Was signed by Manchester United to their youth training program at the age of 14. His youth team also featured the Neville brothers, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes - his eventual (now former) team mates.

Voted the #1 best male body in "Celebrity Bodies" (UK) magazine. [October 2001]

Was among the guests at Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes' wedding ceremony in Italy.

17th June 2003 - signed a 4 year deal worth £24.5m to play for Real Madrid.

Was signed by Manchester United to their youth training program at the age of 14. His youth team also featured the Neville brothers, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes - his current team mates.

After Real Madrid announced he would not remain there after the end of the 2006-2007 season, he signed a five-year-deal for the Los Angeles Galaxy, earning up to $50 million dollar a year in direct salary, with endorsements and profit-sharing.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his salary for the year to be $33 million.

Founded the David Beckham football academy.

Suffers from ornithophobia (fear of birds).

Former Manchester United footballer.

Scored on his first team debut in the European Cup against Galatasaray.

Has been dubbed a master of set-pieces specialising in free-kicks and has developed one which is known around the world as the `Beckham`, which involves lifting the ball over the `wall`, sending it towards the far post, but bending it back to the near post confusing the keeper and having the ball just dip under the bar for the goal.

He began his footballing career at the age of 17.

His first goal for England came at the Stade Felix-Bollaert in Lens in the 2-0 victory against Colombia on June 26 1998 during the World Cup.

Engaged to "Posh Spice" Victoria Adams, who`s part of the British Pop group The Spice Girls. [25 January 1998]

Spouse: Victoria Beckham (4 July 1999 - present) 3 children