David Robert Joseph Beckham

nickname

Dave, Becks, Golden Balls, DB, DB7

Sun sign

bull

Place of birth

Leytonstone, London, England

nationality

training

David has attended Chase Lane Primary School and Chingford Foundation School .

occupation

Former soccer player

family

• Father – David Edward Alan “Ted” Beckham (Kitchen Fitter)
• Mother – Sandra Georgina (née West) (Hairdresser)
• Siblings – Lynne Georgina Beckham (Sister), Joanne Louise Beckham (Sister)

Manager

XIX administration

position

midfield player

Shirt number

23

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180.5 cm

weight

74kg

girlfriend/spouse

David Beckham dated –

1. Victoria Beckham (1997-Present) – David first met English fashion designer Victoria Adams in 1997 during a Manchester United football match. They soon began dating and became engaged on January 24, 1998 when he proposed to her at a restaurant in Cheshunt, England. The couple is dubbed the “Posh and Becks” by the media. On July 4, 1999, the duo married at Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland. The couple has 4 children – Brooklyn Joseph (born March 4, 1999), Romeo James (born September 1, 2002), Cruz David (born February 20, 2005), Harper Seven (born July 10, 2011).
2. Sarah Marbeck (2001) – Australian model had claimed she slept with David twice in 2001.
3. Celina Laurie (2002) – Celine also claimed that on August 7, 2002, she slept with Beckham in Denmark.
4. Esther Cañadas (2003) – The Spanish actress had an affair with David in 2003.
5. Rebecca Loos (2004) – Rebecca Loos, Beckham’s former personal assistant, reported that she and David had an extramarital relationship.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Blond

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Wears number 7 shirt for Manchester United and England.
• Wears number 23 jersey for Real Madrid and Los Angeles Galaxy.

measurements

His body specifications can be –

• Chest – 42 inches
• Arms/biceps – 15 inches
• Waist – 32 inches

shoe size

10-10.5 (US)

Here on eBay you can see his Adidas shoe size 11 (UK) is for sale.

brand promotion

Adidas (1997), Pepsi Speakers (2005), Gillette, Jaguar (2014)

religion

He considers himself half Jewish and half Christian. His maternal grandfather was Jewish.

Known for

Playing football for his country England.

Strength

• Deadliest free-kick taker
• Can put the ball where he wants

Weakness

• Lack of pace
• Hot temper

first movie

He did not personally appear in the 2002 film Do It Like Beckham but did appear in archive footage. He and his wife wanted to do a cameo, but planning made it difficult. Andy Harmer, a double, was used by the film director.

First TV show

His first television appearance was on TFI Friday in 2000 for his role as himself in a December 22, 2000 episode.

Personal trainer

Beckham is one of the fitter men on earth, and since he competes at world-class levels, his training is grueling. Los Angeles Galaxy fitness trainer Chris Neville shared with Men’s Health a workout routine that can help you look like him too.

His 5-week training program is just under –

WEEK 1

5 minute run
Intensity – 85% MHR (MHR stands for Maximum Heart Rate )
Rest – 4 minute
Sets – 3

WEEK 2

2 minute run
intensity – 90% MHR
rest – 2 minute
sets – 7

WEEK 3

1 minute run
intensity – 95% MHR
rest – 1 minute
sets – 15

WEEK 4

60-yard turnarounds (sprint 60 yards, turn around, and sprint back)
Intensity – 20 seconds total per sprint back and forth Rest
– 1 minute
sets – 8 to 10

WEEK 5

60-yard sprint
Intensity – As hard as you can
Rest – 10 seconds
Sets – 8 to 10

David Beckham favorite things

• Restaurant – cakes and porridge

David Beckham facts

1. He was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London.
2. He missed the 2010 World Cup due to injury.
3. He is the English record holder for an outfield player. When he played against Slovakia in March 2009, he beat Bobby Moore’s 108 caps.
4. David scored his first international goal against Colombia on 26 June 1998 at the 1998 FIFA World Cup at the Stade Félix Bollaert, Lens.
5. In 2005 he opened the David Beckham Academy football school in London and Los Angeles, but closed it again in 2009. Instead, he developed a mobile academy for traveling around the globe.
6. Beckham suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Because of this, he uses three different refrigerators for drinks, salads, and groceries.
7. He suffers from ornithophobia, the fear of birds.
8. He has been a supporter of UNICEF since his days at Manchester United.
9. David insured his legs for $70 million.
10. Visit his official website at www.davidbeckham.com.
11. Catch Beckham on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Tumblr, YouTube and Weibo.