David Beckham

Former England footballer and Inter Miami co-owner · age 51

David Beckham photo

life in chapters

7 milestones from birth to now, with David's age at every one.

1970s

  1. Birth

    Born May 2, 1975

1990s

  1. age 17 Career milestone

    Makes Manchester United first-team debut

    midfielder

    Beckham made his senior debut for Manchester United on 23 September 1992, beginning a career that would bring six Premier League titles.

  2. age 24 Award

    Wins the UEFA Champions League as part of United's treble

    winner

    Beckham helped Manchester United complete the historic 1999 treble, capped by the Champions League final win over Bayern Munich.

2000s

  1. age ~28 Career milestone

    Signs for Real Madrid

    midfielder

    Beckham joined Real Madrid in 2003, going on to win La Liga in his final season with the club.

  2. age 32 Career milestone

    Joins LA Galaxy in landmark MLS move

    midfielder

    Beckham signed for LA Galaxy on 11 July 2007, a move credited with raising Major League Soccer's global profile.

2010s

  1. age 38 Career milestone

    Retires from professional football

    player

    Beckham retired in May 2013 after a 21-year playing career spanning Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

2020s

  1. age 50 Award

    Knighted in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours

    honouree

    Beckham was awarded a knighthood for services to sport and to charity, becoming Sir David Beckham.

age 51 now

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