David Beckham is 51 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 2 May 1975.
English footballer and former national captain famed for his free kicks at Manchester United and Real Madrid, now co-owner of Inter Miami
Did you know?He is the first English player to win league titles in four different countries: England, Spain, the United States and France.
Quick facts
Date of birth2 May 1975
Age51
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceLondon, United Kingdom
Occupationassociation football player, model, blogger
Editor's Take:
David Beckham is one of the most famous footballers in the world. He grew up in east London and joined Manchester United's youth team as a teenager. His crossing and free-kicks were among the best the game has seen. He won the treble with United in 1999 and captained England for six years. He also played for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. After retiring he became president and co-owner of Inter Miami, which signed Lionel Messi. He was knighted in 2025.
Key Milestones
1996: Halfway-line goal – v Wimbledon
1999: Treble with Manchester United
2001: Greece free kick – England qualify
2003: Real Madrid – signs for the club
Sir David Robert Joseph Beckham ( BEK-əm; born 2 May 1975) is an English former professional footballer, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City F.C..
