
By Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A young boy becomes a professional soccer player and marries a famous pop star
Follow David Beckham's journey from a young dreamer to a soccer legend. Joining Manchester United in 1991, he dazzled the world with his skills, winning nineteen major trophies and playing in three World Cups. Beyond the field, Beckham's influence extends to charity and fashion, making him an international icon. Dive into his inspiring story and uncover the passion that fueled his rise to stardom.
Whether you call it football or soccer, there’s no disputing that David Beckham is one of the best players in the history of the game! Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he’d always answer with the same response: I want to be a footballer. This English native got his wish when he joined the Manchester United team in 1991. Since then, he has been crossing, bending, and free-kicking his way to stardom. In his twenty-year career as a professional soccer player, he has won nineteen major trophies, and appeared at three FIFA World Cup tournaments. David Beckham has become an international cultural icon for his soccer skills, his charity work, and his fashionable wife and family. Young soccer fans are in for a treat with this Who HQ book.
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