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David Beckham Life & Career Timeline
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A gifted passer from East London becomes an England captain, wins league titles in four countries and builds a new chapter as a club owner.
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Born in East London
David Robert Joseph Beckham was born into a football-loving family.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comJoins Manchester United
At 16, he entered the club’s celebrated youth system.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comFA Youth Cup winner
Beckham was part of the gifted Class of ’92 generation.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comFirst-team debut
He made his senior Manchester United debut in the League Cup.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comPreston loan and United breakthrough
A short loan supplied experience before he became a first-team regular.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comGoal from halfway
His long-range goal against Wimbledon announced him to a global audience.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comEngland debut
Beckham earned the first of 115 senior England caps.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comWorld Cup red card
Dismissal against Argentina led to intense public criticism and a difficult period.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comManchester United wins the treble
Beckham supplied both corners as United completed a historic Champions League comeback.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comMarries Victoria Adams
The footballer and Spice Girls singer became one of the era’s most recognised couples.
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Beckham began a six-year period as captain of the national team.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comThe Greece free kick
A stoppage-time equaliser sent England to the 2002 World Cup.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comJoins Real Madrid
Beckham became part of the club’s Galácticos era.
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He ended his Madrid spell with La Liga success before joining LA Galaxy.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comLoans at AC Milan
Two loan periods helped him remain in contention for England.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comMLS Cup champion
Beckham helped LA Galaxy win the league championship.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comFinal season with Paris Saint-Germain
He won a French title and retired after a 20-year playing career.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comInter Miami ownership chapter
Beckham became a founder and co-owner of the new MLS club.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comInter Miami begins play
The club played its first Major League Soccer season.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comLionel Messi joins Inter Miami
The arrival of the World Cup winner transformed the club’s global reach.
Source: www.davidbeckham.comAwarded a knighthood
David Beckham was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
Why it matters: The honour recognised his contributions to sport and charity after decades as a footballer, ambassador and UNICEF supporter.
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