Beckham emerged from Manchester United’s academy and became a central member of the club’s successful 1990s and early-2000s teams. Known for his passing and set-piece delivery, he won major domestic and European honours with United before moving to Real Madrid in 2003.

At Real Madrid he made 159 official appearances according to the club’s historical profile and helped win La Liga in his final season, 2006/07. Beckham later played for LA Galaxy, had loan spells with AC Milan and ended his playing career at Paris Saint-Germain. His 115 England caps connect him to three World Cups and two European Championships, making his profile a strong cross-league and national-team hub.