iography of David Beckham
One of England's most influential football players and a tabloid favorite,former Manchester United's midfielder,David Beckham,has become known for his talent as well as his temperament.
David Robert Joseph Beckham was born May 2,1975,in Leytonstone,England.As a student in Essex,Beckham won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills Award at the age of 11,making his football talent evident at an early age.
David Beckham gets his start
After being signed as a trainee July 8,1991,the Bobby Charlton fan played as a substitute for Andrei Kanchelskis on September 23,1992.The game against Brighton marked Beckham's debut as a United player.
Winner of the 1992 F.A.Youth Cup and runner-up a year later,Beckham was finally signed as a professional United player in January 1993.The 18-year-old soccer pro played in his first Champions League game and contributed a goal to the team's final win.
Despite his talent,Beckham only made his full debut in April 1995.He became a first team regular in the 1996-'97 seasons as a right midfielder.In 1996,not only did England get a taste of Beckham's crossing,free kick and long shot talent,but the player also won the F.A.Premier League,Cup and Charity Shield; all in the same year.1996 was also the year Beckham made his international debut in a game against Moldova.
