He has been married to Victoria Beckham since 1999 and they have four children. īeckham has consistently ranked among the highest earners in football, and in 2013 was listed as the highest-paid player in the world, having earned over $50 million in the previous 12 months. A global ambassador of the sport, Beckham is considered to be a British cultural icon. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021. He was runner-up in the Ballon d'Or in 1999, twice runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year ( 19) and in 2004 was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. Known for his range of passing, crossing ability and bending free-kicks as a right winger, Beckham has been hailed as one of the greatest and most recognisable midfielders of his generation, as well as one of the best set-piece specialists of all time. He made 115 career appearances in total, appearing at three FIFA World Cup tournaments, in 1998, 20, and two UEFA European Championship tournaments, in 20. He was captain for six years, earning 58 caps during his tenure. In international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996 at the age of 21.
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