Sports Biographies: BECKHAM

SUCCESS
Success as defined by the online free dictionary, is the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted. This player re-defined success. He might not have planned it, but I am sure he desired and attempted it. He is unarguably the most successful living soccer legend. Here is more, and be sure to follow it through; you will be inspired for your own success. To all big dreamers out there, you can make it but learn not to put all your eggs in one basket. Yes you CAN!!!

BIO-DATA
Name: Sir David Robert Joseph Beckham
Nationality: English
Height: 6ft (1.83cm)
Date of Birth (Age): 2 May 1975 (age 39)

CAREER

Early Achievement: Won the coveted Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools National Skills competition at 11 years old
Left home to play soccer at: 16years
Playing position: Midfield 
Achieved full time status (Clubside): 1995 (Man United)
Most Successful Spell at: Manchester United
Clubs Played for: Tottenham Hotspurs(Youth Academy), Brimsdown Rovers(Youth Academy), Man United(1991-2003), Preston North End(On loan 1994-1995), Real Madrid(2003-2007), L.A. Galaxy(2007-2012), Milan(On loan 2009-2010), Paris St. Germain(2013)

Total No. of Goals ever scored: 97(Clubs) 17(Country)
Total No. Of Matches played: 523(Clubs) 115(Country)
Retirement Year: 2013
Status: Retired

Other Business Ventures: Clothing line (Under wear for H&M)
Family: Wife (Victoria nee Adams a.k.a Posh Spice), three sons and one daughter
Accolade: The Wealthiest Sports Man
Cost of Wedding to Victoria: $800,000
Net Worth:?

AWARDS
Individual
1999 Ballon d'Or: Silver Award
PFA Young Player of the Year (1): 1996–97
England Player of the Year: 2003
UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (1): 1998–99
UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year (1): 1998–99
Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2001–02):
Goal of the Decade (vs. Wimbledon, 17 August 1996)
BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1): 2001

Real Madrid Player of the Year (1): 2005–2006
FIFA 100
ESPY Award – Best Male Soccer Player: 2004
ESPY Award – Best MLS Player (2): 2008, 2012
English Football Hall of Fame: 2008
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award (1): 2010
MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award (1): 2011

Orders and special awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II: 2003
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador (2005–present)
"Britain's Greatest Ambassador" – 100 Greatest Britons awards
The Celebrity 100, number 15 – Forbes, 2007
Number 1 on the list of the 40 most influential men under the age of 40 in the UK – 2007
Time 100: Time Mag. 2008

 "I wouldn't have achieved what I have done today without my family. I'm grateful for my parents' sacrifice, which made me realize my dreams," Beckham said in a statement. "I owe everything to Victoria and the kids, who have given me the inspiration and support to play at the highest level for such a long period ...If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over 100 times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy. I'm fortunate to have realized those dreams."

To all of you who have a dream, perhaps a soccer dream like Beckham too, don't give in. There is always a way for those who DESIRE, PLAN AND ATTEMPT.

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