
David Beckham
Former footballer
David Beckham is a former England captain known for his passing and set pieces. His playing career included Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, and he later became a co-owner of Inter Miami.

- Country
- England
- Born
- 2 May 1975
Biography sources
David Beckham photos
Photo credits
- David Beckham at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium inauguration. · Inter Miami CF ↗
- Victoria and David in a photograph shared for their anniversary. · @davidbeckham · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- A quiet moment with his dog. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- Enjoying time outdoors. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- A recent personal update. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- A portrait for Tudor. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- Courtside at the NBA China Games. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- Meeting players at the NBA China Games. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David Beckham for BOSS. · GQ ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- David and Victoria, from an anniversary photo album. · Instagram · @davidbeckham ↗
- In action during his AC Milan career. · Photo by Waqar A Majid · Wikimedia Commons · Photo by Waqar A Majid ↗ · Licence
Career and background
Beckham became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2005 and marked a decade in that role by launching the 7 Fund in 2015. The partnership supports children, particularly girls, facing barriers including violence, bullying, child marriage and loss of education.Source: UNICEF ↗
Relationship history
David Beckham is married to
Victoria Beckham. They met in 1997, announced their engagement in 1998 and married at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland on 4 July 1999. Their family includes four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
Victoria has described David as the person who persuaded her to make her own Netflix documentary after she initially declined. In a 2025 interview she said their marriage had allowed them to grow and change together as both moved into new stages of their careers.Source: Netflix Tudum · Skip Intro interview ↗
Before Victoria, Beckham had early romances with Claire Pankhurst and Jodi Price, whom he met during a football trip to the United States. He was also reported to have dated Julie Killilea in 1996, shortly before he began seeing Victoria.
In 2004, his former assistant Rebecca Loos alleged an affair during his time at Real Madrid. Beckham denied the allegation. He and Victoria later spoke about how difficult that period had been for their marriage.
Relationship sources
- Victoria Beckham Vogue · Victoria Beckham interview ↗
- Julie Killilea ITV News ↗
- Jodi Price GRAZIA France · quoting Jodi Price ↗
- Claire Pankhurst NationalWorld · quoting Claire Pankhurst ↗
- Rebecca Loos allegation and David Beckham’s denial The Guardian ↗
Children
- NameBrooklyn JosephDate of birthOther parentVictoria Beckham ↗
- NameRomeo JamesDate of birthOther parentVictoria Beckham ↗
- NameCruz DavidDate of birthOther parentVictoria Beckham ↗
- NameHarper SevenDate of birthOther parentVictoria Beckham ↗


















