Eden Hazard is a Belgian football player who was born in La Louviere, Belgium on 7 January 1991. His first professional club was a French club called Lille for which he played from 2007 to 2012. Hazard’s current club is an English club which Chelsea FC. The player is still playing for his national team Belgium. He is an attacking midfielder & also a winger. His father also played for Belgium & following his father, Eden started his career as for local clubs Royal Stade Brainois & Tubize. Hazard spent two years in the club’s academy and & the age of sixteen, he made his professional debut in November 2007.

Childhood of Hazard

He was born in La Louviere but he was grew up in Braine le Comte. His mother name is Carine & father’s name is Thierry. It is interesting to know that both mother & father were footballers. Football is inherited to Hazard from his parents. His mother was a forward player of in the Belgian Women’s First Division. After marriage being pregnant with hazard, she stopped playing but his father continued to play. Father of Hazard played mostly for semi professional level with La Louviere with the Belgian second division. His father’s playing position was a defensive midfielder. He is known to have 3 brothers & he is eldest son of his parents. All of his brothers are footballers, so you can call Hazard family a football family with a team of 7 players. His brother Thorgan Hazard also joined him in his professional club Chelsea in the year of 2012. With one of the great players in names of their parents & football game, Eden & all his 3 brothers spent a comfortable living. The other younger brothers of him are Ethan & Kylian. Ethan played for youth academy which & in the year of 2013, Kylian joined White Star Bruxelles. Eden Hazard wife name is Natasha. It was 19 December 2010, when he became father & his wife became mother. Their first baby boy name is Yannis. Thereafter, his wife given birth to 2nd child called Leo. There are expectation of new players from same family as both of them are boys.

Club career in detail

As he was a born footballer, Eden joined his first ever football club called Royal Stade Brainois. He was just 4 when he joined this club. His next club was Tubize. He played for almost 8 years in this club. He was so talented that his coaches used to say “he knew everything. I had nothing to team him”. They called him a “gifted” player. His next club was Tubize, While playing in this club, a French Lille club member noticed him & offered an offer to play for their club. When Lille member contacted his father about this offer, he accepted and allowed Eden to play this French club. Lille first trained him in local school for almost 2 years. Then on 28 May 2007, he was joined to to French club Lille. Hazard made his amateur debut on 1 September 2007 in a league match against Racing club de France appearing as a second half substitute in a 3-1 defeat. At this club, he made 147 appearance in which he scored 36 goals from 2007 to 2010. He then joined his careers biggest club in name of Chelsea football club in 2012. The former Lille club player joined this club with transfer fees of 32 million euros. During signing with this club, he told “I’m delighted to finally arrive here. It is a wonderful club & I can’t wait to get started“. At Chelsea he got 17 number Jersey. Against Seattle Sounders, he made his first appearance for this new club.

Awards and honors

Earnings of Eden Hazard

His club Chelsea is known for one of the highest playing teams in terms of weekly wages. His salary is revealed by the trusted source which we are sharing with you. Right now, Eden is getting highest weekly salary in this club. He joined this club for 5 years. The current earnings of Eden Hazard are £185,000 per week. His contract with Chelsea will expire in June 2017.

Jese Rodriguez is a Spanish professional football player who currently plays for world richest football club i.e. Real Madrid. The player was born in Las Palmas, Spain & is called as growing super star of Real Madrid. Here we are sharing biography with club & national career of this forward player. He made his senior career debut in the year of 2011 with Spanish club Real Madrid B. He is also forward player of Spanish national football team for which he is still playing.

Jese Rodriguez Club Career

In the year of 2007, Jese Joined Real Madrid’s youth system at the age of just 14. On 16 January 2011, he made his senior debut in Segunda division B which turned a 5-0 win against Universidad de Las Palmas CF. Season 2011 turned a perfect one for him & then he moved to professional club. Jose Mourinho who called Jese for one of the top football club of Spain in July 2011. He played his first match against Los Angles Galaxy which was a friendly game. He played his first game as a substitute with Jose Callejon in the sixty fourth minute of that match. For Castilla, he scored first official goal against La Roda CF & his team mate Alvaro Morata made an assist for his first ever official goal. He made his first appearance in top Spanish football league La Liga on 24 March 2012. He won his first league with team. In his first match he played as a substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo for last 10 minutes. Former Real Madrid player Zinedine Zidane had worked hard to improve his abilities & spent so many hours with Jese. In last match of year 2013, he scored the winning goal against Valencia when the result was 2-2. Again in first match of 2014 against Paris Saint Germain, which was a friendly match, he scored the winning goal within 20 minutes of first half. His current Spanish club Los Blancos called him a pure talent. And why not as he is scoring known for scoring goals against big teams. he can score quite a few goals from outside the playing area. His speed power & intensity also bring him close tot he net. He is a top rate player who can do anything on field.  

National Career of Jese

The Spanish player played his first match of under 17 2010 UEFA European Football Championship. He scored a hat-trick against Portugal in 2012 European Under 19 Championship which was help in Estonia. Jese Rodriguez was the top scorer of tournament & his team won that campaign. In competition of 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he scored total of 5 goals. That tournament was help in Turkey & he was awarded with Bronze boot for third highest top goal scorer. Although Jese can still play under 21 competitions, but the manager of Spanish National Football team Vicente del Bosque stated that he is in his plans for FIFA World Cup 2014.  

Awards & Honors For Jese Rodriguez

Right now, the striker has won just one tournament with his current club. He won La Liga 2011-12 competition with Real Madrid. With Real Madrid Castilla, he won Segunda Division B season 2011-12. With Spain u-17 national team he was runner up of UEFA European Under 17 Championship. Then with Spain U-19 his team team successfully won UEFA European Under 19 Championship 2012. For the award of best young player of FIFA World cup 2014 tournament, he is one of the strongest competitor. In the year of 2012, he was awarded with Golden Boot for scoring highest number of goals in UEFA European Under 19 Championship. Then in FIFA under 20 World cup, he got bronze boot as he was third highest goal scorer of the tournament.

Marco Reus is the professional football player who currently plays for German National Football Team & Borussia Dortmund. His playing position is attacking midfielder. The player has played for 3 football clubs so far & the transfer window of next season is coming soon. So will he will play for his current club or for any other club, well it will be revealed by the opening of transfer window. Here is Marco Reus complete biography with his personal & professional football career.

Marco Reus Personal Details & Early Life

Marco Reus was born in Dortmund which is a state of West Germany on 31 may 1989. He started play from his childhood & used to play football in his school life.

Marco Reus Club Career

In the year of 2006 he joined his first professional senior football club which is Rot Weiss Ahlen. In this club Marco Reus made 44 appearances where he scored 5 goals. He played in Rot Weiss Ahlen from 2006 to 2009. His second club was Borussia Monchengladbach which he joined in 2009. There he played for German league Bundesliga. There he scored 37 goals after 99 appearances & left this club in the year of 2012. Then biggest offer was offered to him to join one of the best football club of Germany which is Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund signed him in 2012 for which he is still playing. With his first season of Borussia Dortmund, he helped is team to reach the finals of UEFA champions league.

Marco Reus International Career

Against Turkey, it was 11 August 2009, when Marco Reus played his first match with Germany U21. Then it was turn of senior level, he made his international debut with Germany on 14 May 2010. The first international match was played against Malta which was a friendly match. For German national team, he made total of 19 appearances in which he scored 7 goals.

Marco Reus Awards & Honors

Club

Rot Weiss Ahlen

1. Fubball Regionalliga: 2007-08

Borussia Dortmund

1. DFL Super cup: 2013
2. UEFA Champions league Runners up 2012-2013

Individual Award

1. Footballer of the Year Germany: 2012

Mario Gotze is a professional Football player who plays for Germany National Football Team & the German club Bayern Munich. He was born in Memmingen a state of Germany on 3 June 1992. His playing position is attacking midfield both in German Team & Bayern Munich club. Mario Gotze wear jersey number 10 & plays in the domestic of Germany which is Bundesliga. Here you will find complete biography with Personal & Professional Life of Mario Gotze.

Mario Gotze Personal Life

Early Life In his early days right from his childhood, he used to play football in School & in every academic section from where he completed his study. His father named Jurgen Gotze who is a professor at the Dortmund University of Technology. He has one older brother also whose name is Fabian. His brother is also passionate about football & he plays for Dortmund under-15 National football team. So we can say that football is in the genes of Gotze family. Gotze’s last club was Borussia Dortmund which he joined in the year of 2009 & left in 2013. Girlfriend He is currently dating with a German Model Ann Kathrin Brommel. Professionally she is a model & is also known for singer & a blogger in Germany. Ann Kathrin has previously appeared in a fashion show. She is currently at 7th position in Germany’s next top 10 models. She has also written number of songs who are still first choice of Germany’s Youth. The model is the center of attraction of media due to her dating with Mario Gotze.

Football Career of Mario Gotze

Childhood & Start of Professional Career

At the age of just 8 years he was the player of Dortmund’s Youth Academy. It was 21 November 2009, when Gotze played his first match of German League Borussia Dortmund. That match was a draw against Mainz 05 by 0-0. He made his debut in substitute of 88th minute of the match. The manager of Borussia Dortmund, Jurgen Klopp gave an opportunity of him & proved to become one of the best player of Dortmund. He assisted his club to win the domestic league of season 2010-2011. After a long break of Hip injury, he played his first match against Borussia Monchengladbach after getting well. Season 2012 was turned best for him & for his team also. He won the competition of Bundesliga of this season with his team. Also his club was the first ever to score 81 points in a single season. In same year his team also won the DFB Pokal tournament after defeating Bayern Munich by 5-2.

Season 2012-13

In first match of 2012-2013 season, Mario Gotze played first match of the season as a substitute for. Against as a substitute he scored the winning for Borussia Dortmund & won with 2-1. In same season, he scored a hat-trick against Hannover 96 & won that game with a goal score of 5-1. The hat-trick game match was of third round of DFB Pokal campaign. He missed the finals of UEFA Champions league season 2012-13 due to injury of in semi finals against Real Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu. They lost that match but his team won with an aggregate score of 4-3 which was ticket to the finals. In the finals, they were defeated by another German club Bayern Munich by 1-2. It was first time in history of Champions league in which Dortmund & Bayern Munich faced each other in finals. But the performance of his team was well appreciated specially his team player Robert Lewandowski who assisted his team to the finals.

Season 2013-14

In the year of 2013 Gotze joined number one football club of Germany i.e. Bayern Munich as forward player. He player his first match for Bayern Munich on 11 August 2013. His first appearance for Bayern Munich was as a substitute in 60th minute with Mitchell Weiser. He scored 2 goals in first match for his new club & his team won with 4-1 against Hungarian champions Gyori ETO which was a friendly match. On 24 August 2013, he played first Bundesliga match for Bayern Munich. Later on 23 October 2013, he scored 1st goal of Champions league for Bayern Munchen against Viktoria Plzen in home stadium. He also made an assist in that game. He made his first starting line match for his new club on 2 November 2013. Against his last team, he scored his goal against Borussia Dortmund on 23 November 2013.

Mario Gotze Awards & Honors

Individual Awards

1. Fritz Walter Medal 2009 in Gold [Category U17]
2. Fritz Walter Medal 2009 in Gold [Category U18]
3. Member of Kicker team of the year [German Bundesliga Season 2010-2011]
4. Golden Boy Award: 2011

Club Awards

1. Bundesliga: 2010-2011, 2011-2012
2. DFB Pokal: 2011-2012
3. Runner-up: UEFA Champions League: 2012-2013

Bayern Munich

1. UEFA Super Cup: 2013

Germany

1. UEFA European Under 17 Football Championship: 2009

Carlos Henrique Casemiro is generally called as Casemiro who is Brazilian Football player & currently playing for Spanish Club Real Madrid. The player is recently signed by The Vikings for which he currently playing. Before Real Madrid, he was playing for Brazilian club Sao Paulo where he scored 6 goals after playing 62 matches. Here is the complete biography of Casemiro with Football clubs & Awards in detail.

Biography of Casemiro

Casemiro was born in Sao Jose dos Campos, a city of state Sao Paulo, Brazil. He was born in 23 February 1992 & started playing football right from his childhood. At the age of only 11 years, he was selected for Sao Paulo junior team & was the captain of his football team. He played 3 national matches for Brazil Under 17 football team. Thereafter he was also player of Brazil U20 team & scored 3 goals after playing total of 15 games. In the year of 2011, Brazil Football federation signed him as international player & he has played 5 matches for Brazil. He is a center Midfielder footballer who is known for playing versatile game. He also shows aggressive nature in tough games & is called as a long range shooter & makes great assists. He is also known as good defender.

Carlos Henrique Casemiro Football Clubs

In the year of 2010, Casemiro begun his professional football club career & made his debut in Brazil football club Sao Paulo. He scored his first goal for his club against Cruzeiro. While playing for this club he scored 6 goals with 62 appearances. In 2013, World Richest Football club Real Madrid signed him on loan for which he is currently playing. The Spanish club has signed him for 4 years & he will play next four season for this club. On 20 April 2013, he made his debut for Real Madrid against Real Betis. The Vikings won that match with goal score of 3-1. Now he is playing with one of the best football Cristiano Ronaldo.

Casemiro Awards With Wallpapers

• Copa Sudamericana
• Sao Paulo U15 State Championship : 2007
• Club U17 World Cup Championship : 2008
• Copa Sao Paulo de Juniores : 2010
• South American Youth Championship : 2011
• FIFA U20 World Cup : 2011
• Supercalsico de las Americas : 2011

Thomas Muller is German & the nation club Bayern Munich Attacking Football Player. He was born in 13 September 1989 in Weilheim, West Germany. Germany has discovered a new young talent in name of Thomas Muller & at the age of 24, he is improving his game at a very fast rate. Currently, he is playing for Bayern Munich club which is the champion of UEFA Champions league 2012-13 & was runner ups of 2011-12 season. Here is the complete biography with awards & Honors, Personal Life & wife of Thomas Muller.

Thomas Muller Football Career

At the age of only 10 Muller joined Bayern Munich in local Bundesliga in the year of 2000. His club was the runner up of Under 19 Bundesliga in 2007. Thomas improved his game very well & & played 32 games out of 38. In these matches, he scored 15 goals & with these goals he was in top 5 goal scorers. It was 10-03-2009 when Muller played his first match of Champions League as a substitute of Bastian Schweinsteiger. His first match of UCL was a huge victory over Sporting CP by 7-1. For Bayern Munich, he is also turned a lucky player as with this appearances Bayern has won lots of trophies. Now it was turn of Senior clubs. Thomas signed 1^st contract of German’s top football club Bayern Munich with a 2 year deal. He was first signed on loan. But after arrival of new manager Louis Van Gaal, he was finalized to play for club. As usual, he played as a substitute player for his new club & on 12-09-2013, just before a day of his birthday, he scored 2 goals against one of the top German Football club Borussia Dortmund. Later, he again scored two goals against Maccabi Hafia. The month of his birth proved to be very luck for him & he was awarded with Bundesliga player of the month. For Bayern Munich, he scored 50 goals out of 146 appearances in senior career. He is also playing for his German National Football Team & scored 16 goals after playing 46 goals. German Legend Gerd Muller also praise him for his excellent performance in all competition. He scored his first World Cup goal against Australia in 2010 world cup. His goal was third goal of that match & Germany won this match by clean sheet of 4-0. He played all games in group & he was awarded with Golden Boot as well as Best Young Talent Player of the tournament. In qualifying games of 2014 World cup, he scored first goal against Kazakhstan.    

Personal Life & Wife of Thomas Muller

Muller was grew up in nearby village of Pahl. This region was the center of media attention because of exploits of World cup. Klaudia Muller & Gerhard Muller are name of his parents. He also has one brother who is about 3 years younger than Thomas. His brother name is Simon Muller. Wife: His girlfriend name Lisa who to whom he got engaged in December 2009. He married to his girlfriend & after 2 years of engagement, he became an ambassador of Young Wings. This is a charity that assists kids who are suffering from trauma & bereavement.

Awards & Honors to Thomas Muller

 Club & International Awards

1. Bundesliga: 2009-10, 2012-13
2. DFB-Pokal: 2009-10, 2012-13
3. DFL-Supercup: 2010, 2012
4. UEFA Champions League: 2012-13
5. UEFA Super Cup: 2013
6. FIFA World Cup Third Place: 2010.

Individual Awards

1. Bravo Award: 2010
2. FIFA World Cup Best Young Player: 2010
3. FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 2010
4. Bayerischer Sportpreis: 2010
5. Silbernes Lorbeerblatt: 2010
6. VdV Newcomer of the year: 2010
7. World Soccer Young Player of the Year: 2010
8. FIFA Ballon D’or: Nominee (2010 15^th Place, 2011 13^th place)
9. UEFA Best Player in Europe: Nominee 2012-13
10. ESM Team of the Year: 2012-13

This is about the Biography of Gareth Bale from Childhood. Personal life, cars, fashion icon and hairstyle of Gareth Bale. Awards & honors of Wales superstar. Gareth Bale is football player who plays soccer for most of the most successful club Real Madrid. He is from the country Wales. His club belongs to Spanish league of La-Liga. His football career was started as a left back player and his 1^st club was Southampton. Then an English club Tottenham Hotspur signed him with a deal of £7m. His full name is Gareth Frank bale.  A 24 years footballer is recently signed by Real Madrid with a world record deal.

Personal life of Gareth Bale

On 16 of July, 1989 he was born in Cardiff a city of Wales. His parent gave him a name frank. He completed his primary education in Whitchurch. When he was at the age of 9 years, his was 1^st appeared as a player in the school of Southampton. At that time his favorite footballer was Ryan Giggs who is playing for English club Manchester United. When Bale was at 14 years of age he said that he ran 100m sprint in just 11.4 seconds. This was done only due to his special skill that which he used while playing football. After looking at his special moves his teacher of physical education made other rules. One of the rules was that Bale was not allowed to use his left foot. He helped his soccer team to win the title of U18 Cardiff and Vale senior Cup. At that time his age was 16. In the year 2005, he left school with a certificate of GRADE A in physical education. GCSE (general Certificate of Secondary Education) gave this honor to Bale.  

A Superstar with Fitness Icon

As we have already discussed about his fitness, he has huge number of followers who blindly follow him. Today young athletes called him their role model. His body is perfectly belongs to professional player & is known to run faster & faster. He goes to gym center in Cardiff and is very fitness conscious. At there he does many aerobics exercises. Bale is also known for hair style changer. He usually changes his hair style after every 5 days. His hair dresser Daniel Johnson said that the day when he started to cut his hairs, from that day onwards he is growing more rapidly in football world. The change of hair style is widely appeared in England footballers. The Superstar David Beckham is also called for hair style changer. DON’T MISS: David Beckham Biography

Fond of Expensive cars

He has also huge collection of expensive cars. The counting consists of BMW, AUDI. In addition with this he has Range Rover which he drives day in a week with his girlfriend. He has a luxurious car like Black Mercedes. He has also collection of Audi cars. The stylish Audi R8 also belongs to Gareth Bale.

Fashion World

He participates in fashion shows of London and Europe. He loves to wear different kinds of cloths and then walking on ramp. Along with fashion world he is also connected with school. His fans can find him school promoting the sport uniform. He is brand Ambassador of energy drink Locozade sport. He travels in Europe and advice sports person to drink this.

Awards for Bale

  DON’T MISS: Gareth Bale Transfer World Record Club Southampton Academy

• Premier Academy League: 2005-06

Tottenham Hotspur

• League Cup: 2009 runner up

Individual

• Football League Championship PFA team of the year: 2006-07
• Football League Young player of the year: 2007
• FAW Young player of the year: 2007
• FA Cup player of the round: 2009-10 (5^th round)
• Tottenham Hotspur Young player of the year: 2009-10, 2010-11
• Wales player of the year award: 2010, 2011
• BBS Wales sports personality of the Year: 2010
• BBC Wales Carwyn James Junior sportsman of the year: 2006
• Premier League PFA team of the year: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13
• FWA Footballer of the year: 2012-13
• PFA Player’s player of the year: 2010-11, 2012-13
• PFA Young Player of the year: 2012-13
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2011
• Premier league player of the month: April 2010, January 2012, February 2013

All of us know Ronaldinho who is a superstar of football. But only few people know the biography of this legend. His full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. He was born in Porto Algere a city of country Brazil. His date of birth is 21^st March, 1980. He is the current captain of Brazilian National team. He is known for speed, accuracy & skills that he developed in himself. His position in the field is Forward or Attacking mid-fielder. The Jersey number of Ronaldinho is 10.

Biography of Ronaldinho

Joao Moreira, his father who was a former skilled jock WHO additionally worked as an artificer during a workplace & his mother, Miguelina American state Assis, was a cosmetics saleslady WHO later became a nurse. Ronaldinho’s older brother, Roberto Assis, was additionally knowledgeable football player. He was encircled by football from the day he was born. I come back from a family wherever football has invariably been terribly gift said by Ronaldinho. Living there with quite background, he learned a good deal from them. He attempted to devote himself there to additional & additional with the passage of time. DON’T MISS: Frank Lamard Biography His soccer skills were began from blossom when he was eight years of old. Then he was 1^st given the nickname Ronaldinho as a result of he was typically the youngest & therefore the smallest player in youth club matches. He developed associate degree interest in futsal & beach soccer, that later expanded to organized soccer. His 1^st brush with the media came at the age of 13, once he scored all twenty three goals during a 23–0 conclusion against a team. In the year of 1997 he was noticed as s superstar of football in the tournament of U-17 World Championship. That championship was held in Egypt. He Ronaldinho scored 2 goals when gets the opportunity of penalty kicks.  

Honours & Awards

Ronaldinho is awarded with many awards & trophies which will be remembered for very long period of time. He got honours in every competition of football. Given below is the table of his honours

Neymar is the professional Brazilian football player who is currently playing for Brazil national football team. He was born in Mogi das Cruzes a state of Brazil. His date of birth is 5^th of February 1992. His full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior. His professional football club is a Spanish club which is Barcelona which signed him recently. The club participates and plays matches of La-Liga & his position in football ground is of Forward both in National team & in club.

Personal Life

His father is also a football players and the talent of his father was inherited to Neymar. His whole childhood was spent with his father & he has written a quote on his father & that quote is “My father has been my side I was little. He has done his duty very well as father in fulfilling my needs including my finances and my family”. His family took him to Sao Vicente in the year of 1992. Here, he began his football career for youth side Portugese Santista. After that his family has shifted to Santos in 2003. In Santos, Neymar the football club Santos F.C. This was the time when Neymar started tasting huge success & also income. He has earned to enough money by which his family was able to buy a property. Along with fame he started earned money when he was just 15. His earning was 10,000 reais/month which was raised to 25000 reais/month at 16 years of age. He has also received sponsorships and signed full contracts when he was 17. His monthly income is Rs.5crore and he has earned Rs.100crore so far.    

Brilliant Performance in Confederation Cup 2013

With his brilliant performance in Confederation cup, Brazil has successfully won the title after beating the world & European champion Spain. The final match was comfortably won with goal score of 3-0. With this loss, Brazil has stopped the winning flow of Spain after winning 29 matches consecutively. In the whole tournament, Neymar was selected as man of the match 3 times. He was awarded with Golden ball and Bronze winner.   DON’T MISS:   Lionel Messi Quotes on Football

Relation and Founder of Help children foundation

He is in relation with Fernando Borros since long time. In the year of 2010, Borros gave birth to son of Neymar but they are unmarried. When Neymar became of father his age was 19. He is also the founder of Help Children Foundation. This helps the Brazilian kids in terms of study other social activities. He has taken this step to do his duty as father and also as a player. Some of players of home nation called him their role model.

Brand Ambassador of Nike and Other Companies

Although Cristiano Ronaldo made a contract with Nike but Neymar is not behind in the race of Branding and at the age of only 17, Neymar got attraction of Nike & the company signed him for 11 years. This is the first contract for any player at the age of just seventeen years in history of football. Not only Nike, he is already signed by some naming companies like Red-bull, Panasonic and Unilever by which he is earning huge amount. With his growing fame some more companies are looking to make further contracts to promote their products.

No more Malaria

He is inspired from David Beckham to support the Latin countries to help the victims of malaria. He has joined hands with some countries which can help those who are suffering from this disease. He travels with his team members across some countries & suggest using suitable equipments which can prevent them from malaria.

Have you ever wondered what made the amazing career of soccer legend David Beckham? Let’s take a look into the life of the iconic athlete as we delve into the journey of his life, from his humble beginnings in Leytonstone to becoming an international sensation playing for famous clubs such as Manchester United and Real Madrid. Discover the key moments, triumphs, and stories that defined Beckham’s career. Let me take you into the david beckham biography, uncovering the keys to his enduring success, both on and off the field.

Key Takeaways

• Explore David Beckham’s journey from a talented young soccer player in Leytonstone to a global superstar playing for Manchester United and Real Madrid.
• Find out some of Beckham’s crowning achievements, like winning the domestic and European titles with Manchester United, his time in the ‘Galácticos’ era in Real Madrid, and the huge impact he had in Major League Soccer (MLS) with the LA Galaxy.
• Find out how Beckham has been able to impact the world in ways that goes beyond just an ex-soccer player, from his different business ventures to his non-stop support of his family and being a father, and how he’s cemented himself as a multi-faceted global icon.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born May 2, 1975 in Leytonstone, East London, David Beckham was a beast of a soccer player at a very young age. At only 11, he won a distinguished local talent competition, and people began to take notice. Scouts, coaches, all saw him and knew that he was the real deal. That win was the first of many to come.

He signed for the Manchester United academy at 14, and that’s where things really started to ascend. Manchester United has one of the best youth development programs in the world, and that’s exactly what he needed. He started learning techniques, tactics, and physical training under the tutelage of top-notch coaches. He excelled in their system and quickly showcased his vision, range of passing, and technical ability from a very early age.

That paid off because he made his first team debut for Manchester United in 1992 at 17. And he started strong. People saw this kid dictate the pace of the game, create chances, serve up perfect crosses, and was like, “Ok, he’s pretty good.” So he continued to start for Manchester United.

Establishing Himself at Manchester United

Beckham’s smooth transition into the first team of Manchester United was just the beginning of a beautiful era for him. For a good decade, he was a mainstay of a team that absolutely dominated English soccer and won a lot of domestic and European trophies. He was just the right mix of skill and work rate that made him a perfect fit in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s well-oiled machine, and had devastating partnerships with the likes of Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, and later, Ruud van Nistelrooy.

His skillset as a player was his fantastic vision, crosses, and his ability to control the tempo of the game. His set pieces and everyday play crosses were consistently feeding his teammates for goals, and his ability to pass his way through an entire defense meant that he was always a threat to score. Coupled with his running and how much he hustled and how much he just refused to give up even if he was down, he was a huge reason why Manchester United had such a successful era, as he helped secure numerous Premier League titles, FA Cups, and even the historic treble in the 1998-99 season!

Beckham full name, born place & Childhood

His full name is David Robert Joseph Beckham. His date of birth is 2^nd may 1975. He was born in Leytonstone, London which is in England at the hospital Whipps Cross University. His parents name is David Edward Alan i.e. Ted Beckham & Sandra Georgina. He was so passionate for football & had played football in Ridgeway Park in Chingford during his childhood days. In an interview of 2007 Beckham said: “When I was in school teachers asked me that, what you want to do when you are older? I said I want to become a football player. They teacher replied no, what you actually want to do for job? But I had no other options at all.” His parents were also fond of football & they were the supporters of football club Manchester United. They often go to Old Trafford to see the matches of their supporting team. David Beckham attended the football school of Bobby Charlton’s in the city of Manchester. He won to take part in training part of FC Barcelona.

Rise to Stardom at Manchester United

Became a Regular Starter

Beckham’s strong work ethic and great technical abilities got him a starting spot at Manchester United by 95-96. His great vision, pinpoint passing, and ability to control a game made him a really valuable member of the team.

The fact that he was able to just integrate himself into the starting lineup so easily is a testament to his maturity and adaptability, and this was only the beginning of his quick ascension within the club.

Spectacular Goal Against Wimbledon

In 1996, Beckham made himself and his name with one of the most memorable goals in soccer history.

He did this by scoring a goal from half field against Wimbledon. The sheer audacity and precision of his strike, catching the goalkeeper off guard, made everyone stand still and just watch as the ball arced into the net. Not only did this require technical skill, but this required vision and confidence to make such a bold play.

Crucial in Treble-Winning Season

Beckham played a huge role in Manchester United’s historic 1998-1999 season. This was the season they won a “treble”, winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League all in the same year! His vision, work ethic, and ability to control the game was key to being able to handle the rigors of a very long season and playing in a bunch of different tournaments. His consistent play and leadership on the field was a big reason why Manchester United was able to pull it off.

Premier League Titles 1996-2003

The Manchester United version of Beckham could do no wrong, as he won 6 Premier League titles from 1996 to 2003. He was hardworking, knew his role, and had great chemistry with his teammates. It’s why Manchester United dominated during that time. And because he played at a high level year-in-year-out, he was a big reason why Manchester United won those titles.

England National Team Debut and Captain

Beckham wasn’t just good at the club level either. He was also a vital member of the England national team. He made his international debut in 1996, and was pretty much a regular fixture for the team since then. He was able to show off his talents and was able to show that his skills wasn’t just limited to playing in the United Kingdom. He was voted as the England captain in 2000, and he held that honor until 2006, showing that he was an integral part of the team.

Precise Free-Kicks and Crossing

Beckham’s playing style was all about his awesome technical skills, particularly his deadly free kick taking ability and his ability to cross the ball accurately. This made him a constant headache for the other team’s defenders, as his set pieces and crosses were always leading to his teammates having a chance to score. His ability to master these parts of the game as well as run around a lot explains why Man Utd was able to always score a lot of goals and win a lot of games during his time at Man Utd.

Global Superstar and Real Madrid Years

David Beckham’s transfer to Real Madrid in 2003 for €37m Euro was a huge turning point in his illustrious career. Not only did it change the trajectory of his professional life, it super-charged his global superstardom. By this time, he was already a household name for his ridiculous free kicks and pinpoint passes. Here’s what happened when he switched over from Manchester United to one of the most storied teams in the world, Real Madrid.

The Galácticos Era

Beckham went to the Galácticos era of Real Madrid, where they basically stacked the team with some of the best soccer players on the planet. Players like Zidane and Ronaldo were on his team, and he was expected to play his part on a team full of stars. This era was all about winning titles, but it was also about putting on a show every time these stars stepped onto the field. Even though he was surrounded by a lot of talent, Beckham’s unique talent and his insane work ethic allowed him to stand out. His vision and passing range was top notch, and he often created opportunities for his teammates to score.

Triumph and Adaptation

In his last season with Real Madrid (2006-2007), he won the La Liga: the ultimate domestic prize. He not only deserves this as a badge of his skill, but it also shows how he was able to adapt in a very tough situation.

For a while, Beckham had a tough time adapting to the Spanish style of soccer. It’s very different than the English Premier League, and for a while, he was struggling. But with sheer will and incredible performances, he was able to win over the fans and critics. His never-say-die attitude on the field was just a reflection of his never-say-die attitude to the sport and his team.

Notable Statistics and Contributions

While he was playing for Real Madrid, Beckham managed to score a respectable 20 goals in 155 games in all competitions. This is just another indication of how impactful and consistent he was for Real Madrid. Every single goal and assist was just another proof that he was one of the best midfielders in the world, and it’s no wonder why — he’s known for his pinpoint passing, and able to set up his teammates.

Expanding the Beckham Brand

Aside from his on-field play, Beckham was also hustling to expand his empire globally. He only got even more likable during this time, and by the time he left Real Madrid, he was one of the most marketable athletes on the planet. Endorsements, sponsorships, media attention – he had it all, and David Beckham became a global icon. The combination of his football skill and commercial appeal made David Beckham an oddity in the sports world – someone who had a significant footprint beyond the chalk lines of a soccer field.

To this day, Beckham’s time at Real Madrid will always be remembered as a turning point in both his career and the global soccer world. What he did on the field, combined with what he did off the field, makes it so that his legacy is that of a true global superstar.

MLS Adventure and Later Career

David Beckham’s MLS adventure all started in 2007 when he signed with the LA Galaxy. This was absolutely massive for the league in that it put American soccer on the world map. His contract with the Galaxy, which was worth $32.5M over 5 years, showed how much money was behind his transfer and just how serious MLS was in trying to establish itself as a reputable league on a global stage.

Signing with LA Galaxy in 2007

Beckham signing with the LA Galaxy wasn’t just any ol’ signing, it was a big event for the MLS. He joined the Galaxy when soccer in the US needed a visibility and credibility boost. Having a superstar like Beckham sign on meant a huge increase in ticket sales, more media attention, and a larger fan base not only for the Galaxy, but for the MLS in general. This signing wasn’t just about dollars and media either, it was about lighting a fire for soccer in a country where other sports were more dominant.

Lucrative MLS Contract

His deal was $32.5M over 5 years. And it wasn’t only the upfront that was cool, the contract had revenue sharing from Beckham merchandise and ticket sales – making it a new standard for player contracts in the league. This meant not only was Beckham priced fairly in terms of market value, but also the potential for him to get sponsorships/partnerships, and thus grow the business side of soccer in America.

Loan Spells with AC Milan

During the MLS off-season in 2009 and 2010, Becks played on loan for AC Milan. This allowed him to not only compete by playing in one of the top European leagues…he was able to stay relevant on a global stage. And he absolutely excelled with AC Milan, showing that he still had a lot of talent and professionalism left in his tank. So even in the MLS off-season, he was committed to still playing at a high level.

Triumphs with LA Galaxy

Beckham’s time with LA Galaxy was filled with all sorts of accomplishments – winning two MLS Cups in 2011 and 2012 was one of them. And those wins were HUGE for the team – it showed he was a key player to carry his team to victory.

More? It helped build the brand of LA Galaxy one of the top teams in MLS, creating a history that future players and fans could be proud of.

Retirement and Final Stint at PSG

In 2013, David Beckham retired from professional soccer after a small stint with PSG. But even that small stint was meaningful — he added another big name to his legacy, and he was able to finish his career strong. After wins with Galaxy and a decent performance with PSG, Beckham’s retirement marked the end of a career characterized by skill, longevity, and football IQ.

Performance Metrics at LA Galaxy

Throughout his time at LA Galaxy, Beckham played 98 games and had 18 goals. On the surface, those numbers might not seem like much, but considering he was a midfielder, his impact was much more than just scoring. His vision, accuracy, and ability to conduct play all from the midfield were all invaluable assets to the team. He’s the reason why the team could play the strategy they did.

Elevating Soccer’s Profile in the US

In general, David Beckham’s MLS and post soccer career was a huge win for soccer in the US and soccer worldwide in general. His influence is still felt today, and it’s safe to say that we’ll be feeling it for many years after he retires.

Personal Life and Family

Married to Victoria Adams (Posh Spice) in 1999

David Beckham’s married to Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice of the iconic Spice Girls and their wedding is just one of those iconic crossovers that the world has ever seen—at the intersection of sports and entertainment. They’ve been together since 1999 and have continued to show an incredible amount of loyalty to each other even through the hard times. Their marriage wasn’t just a solid rock for their family, but also something that gave hope to couples everywhere. It showed that love was possible, that mutual respect was possible, and you could have two insane careers while also having an insanely fulfilling personal life.

Father to Four Children

As a proud dad, David Beckham has embraced fatherhood like a champ. David and Victoria have 4 kids – Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. And each of them have really come into their own with their own talents and interests. Brooklyn’s into photography and cooking. Romeo’s into soccer and modeling. Cruz into music. And Harper into a bit of everything (like sports and academics). David has done a great job being supportive of all his children’s dreams, because he knows that each kid is their own person, and can carve their own path in life.

Children’s Varied Interests and Pursuits

The Beckham kids are so inspiring. Every single one of them have such unique interests and talents, and I think it’s a great example of how well the family promotes individuality and self-expression. Brooklyn, the oldest, started off trying to pursue a career in soccer, which was his dad’s thing, but eventually pursued photography, modeling, and cooking and even made a book for it. Romeo, the second oldest, is naturally pretty good at soccer too, and is already making his professional debut. He’s also modeled before and even made a charity single which he sang on. Cruz, the third oldest, is a musician, and has worked with producers and wrote personal and meaningful songs. The youngest, Harper, does a lot of things, from soccer and judo to even horseback riding, and does well in school. With the family’s help, they’ve been able to nurture and grow their interests and talents, and it’s super impressive.

Commitment to Family and Fatherhood

At the heart of the Beckhams’ success is David’s commitment to being a dad, and making sure to foster a tight-knit family. Even though he was one of the most famous soccer players of all time, and even though his family was one of the most famous families of all time (hello, Posh Spice anyone?), David was there for his kids. He made sure that they felt like they had a safe space in the world, and that they were loved and encouraged, no matter what sport or arts or academics they wanted to pursue. His involvement in their life, his presence for their important moments, and his boundaries with the public were crucial to their family being one of the few high-profile family that’s stable, loving, and close-knit. Not only has this family-first mindset been great for his kids, but it’s been inspiring for the rest of us, and has shown that you can in fact have your cake and eat it, too (be a high-profile soccer player and still make your kids your priority).

Fashion Icon and Business Ventures

David Beckham. Not only is he a worldwide fashion icon and influences men’s fashion and grooming all around the world, he’s also a trendsetter in both of those industries. He was one of the first footballers out there to openly embrace his “gay icon” status, and due to that, he broke barriers and changed the perception and taboos around the sport.

Embracing His “Gay Icon” Status

Beckham was the first soccer superstar to openly talk about and embrace his popularity among the LGBTQ+ community. He did interviews with gay mags, openly said he had a lot of gay fans, and is credited with being the first domino in soccer that allowed gay soccer players to come out. This willingness to engage and support his LGBTQ+ fans was ground-breaking, and helped break the hyper-masculine soccer culture.

Setting New Standards in Style and Grooming

Beckham’s focus on his looks and style as a soccer player paved the way for athletes to care about how they looked. He loved the fact that he was known as a “gay icon.” He made it okay for players to have their own sense of style. Despite some criticism, him experimenting with different types of looks and grooming helped redefine what a stylish athlete looked like.

Launching Successful Business Ventures

On top of that, Beckham has had his hand in the cookie jar of so many other business ventures. He’s created and launched a lot of his own fashion and grooming products, including his own brand of cologne. He’s also partnered with titans like H&M, Adidas, and even Tudor watches, further solidifying his status as a fashion icon.

Diversifying His Investments

Beckham’s entrepreneurial spirit isn’t just limited to fashion, either. He’s even one of the co-owners of Inter Miami CF, a major league soccer team that started playing in 2020. On top of all that, he’s even dabbled in the world of whisky, and launched his own brand, Haig Club. With all these different business investments, it just goes to show you the type of business acumen and how he’s able to take advantage of his fame and influence.

Throughout his career, David Beckham has shown that he’s a jack of all trades, breaking barriers and setting new precedents of what’s possible in fashion and more. He’ll be praised as a fashion icon and successful businessman for many decades to come, and his legacy will live on, and his influence will be felt for a long time to come, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential people in the world of sports, and pop culture in general.

Beckham’s Career Highlights Table

David Beckham: A Legacy of Football Greatness, Global Influence, and Family Values

David Beckham’s journey from an East London football talent to a worldwide icon was his early success at Manchester United, stint at Real Madrid’s ‘Galácticos’, and influential MLS stint. His leadership on the pitch, near-perfect free kicks, and ability to make his teammates better meant he won leagues in multiple countries. He embraced being a “gay icon,” modernized male grooming, and built successful businesses. Perhaps his biggest accomplishment was being a family man. From encouraging one of his kids to do ballet, to supporting another kid’s passion for cars and letting him build an actual racecar, David’s story is very inspirational because of how he’s able to balance being a soccer superstar and a family man.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What age did David Beckham join Manchester United’s youth academy?

David Beckham joined Manchester United’s youth academy at 14 years old, the perfect environment for him to learn and grow.

Q2: What were some of David Beckham’s defining qualities as a player at Manchester United?

David Beckham was known for his incredible vision, lethal crossing, and being able to control games. He’d whip in lethal crosses and passes all over the pitch that would result in a lot of goals for his teammates.

Q3: How did David Beckham’s move to Real Madrid impact his global popularity?

David Beckham’s transfer to Real Madrid in 2003 is what really helped put David Beckham on the map globally. It also set a turning point in his career, as he’s now teammates with some of the best soccer players to ever live during the ‘Galácticos’ era.

Q4: What significant achievements did David Beckham have during his time with LA Galaxy?

While he was with the LA Galaxy, David Beckham was able to win 2 MLS Cups in 2011 and 2012, effectively proving that he was a crucial player and was able to lead his team to success, and was able to kinda make the LA Galaxy relevant in MLS.

Q5: How did David Beckham contribute to elevating the profile of soccer in the United States during his time with LA Galaxy?

David Beckham coming to MLS was a huge deal and it really put soccer on the map for a lot of people. People started to come to games in droves, TV ratings exploded, and other world-class players started to seriously consider coming and playing in the MLS. This interest sort of snowballed, and now a lot of us are really into American soccer.

Q6: How did David Beckham influence men’s style and grooming trends globally?

David Beckham has built a name for himself in the fashion world by innovating in style and grooming, setting men’s fashion trends globally and redefining what a stylish jock looks like.

Q7: What family values and dynamics are highlighted in David Beckham’s personal life?

David Beckham doesn’t just pay for all of the various activities and hobbies that his kids want to participate in and call it a day. He’s actually involved in his kids’ lives and wants to support them in whatever they want to do. He’s created such a great environment for them to grow up in, and they’re all able to develop their own talents.

Q8: What were some of David Beckham’s successful business ventures outside of sports?

David Beckham hasn’t just limited himself to sports and fashion though. He’s also part owner of Inter Miami CF and started his own whiskey, showing that he’s a good businessman and not just some popular individual or something.

Q9: How did David Beckham challenge traditional norms in football regarding LGBTQ+ representation?

David Beckham was open and embraced how much of a ‘gay icon’ he was, supporting his LGBTQ+ fan base, and breaking down stereotypes in football, making it more acceptable for athletes to take care of how they look and their style.

Q10: What was unique about David Beckham’s approach to retirement from professional football?

After David Beckham retired from pro soccer, he had a short stint with Paris Saint-Germain to end on a high note after doing well with LA Galaxy, showing how versatile he was and how good he was at knowing what it takes to win.