David Beckham’s birthday

David Robert Joseph Beckham was born May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, England.

In the 1996/97 season when he played for Manchester United, he famously scored a goal from the halfway line. It wasn’t long before he became a household name. Becks began his career at age 11 when he attended soccer school where he impressed coaches with his natural ability.

He has also impressed many with his athletic physique.

David impressed one person in particular — Victoria Adams, now Beckham. The couple that became known affectionately as “Posh and Becks” are pictured here in October 1999 as fresh-faced newlyweds. Together they built an empire.

Like his fashionista wife, Becks is known for his trend-setting. The white suit, such as this one he wore to the 2003 MTV Movie Awards, became a signature look for him.

With cutting-edge outfits and hairstyles changing more often than Posh’s, Becks was one of the first “metrosexuals”.

Becoming captain of England’s World Cup football team was a highlight of Becks’ career.

Everyone wanted a piece of Becks, including Pepsi. This ad was set in the mystical underworld of Hong Kong, and was dubbed “the most explosive Pepsi commercial ever”. It also starred singers J.Lo and Beyoncé.

Posh and Becks enthusiasts were all watching what Becks would do with his hair next.

A father of three boys, Becks is also known as a devoted dad. Here, David celebrates with Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo after his team Real Madrid won Primera Liga title 2007.

Celebrating a Manchester United championship victory with little Brooklyn.

Posh and Becks pose with Bob Geldof at “Live 8 London” in July 2005. The concerts preceded the G8 summit raising awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY.

At the time they relocated to Los Angeles, the Beckhams were the most famous British ex-pats. David, Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz left for the US on July 12, 2007.

Becks started his LA Galaxy team, as well as an LA branch of The David Beckham Academy — a new football school focusing on the development of young players.

Posh and Becks have another celebrity couple keeping them company in LA — Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise.

Brooklyn, David and Romeo Beckham have become regulars at LA Lakers basketball games.

Victoria Beckham is one fashionista who isn’t afraid to step out in bright colours — not to mention a pair of sky-high heels!