Quotes by David Beckham

About David Beckham:

David Robert Joseph Beckham is an English former professional footballer. He played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and the England national team for which he holds the appearance record for an outfield player. He was the first English player to win league titles in four countries, England, Spain, the United States and France. He announced his retirement at the end of the 2012–13 season and, on 18 May 2013, played the final game of his 20-year career.
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Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.

David Beckham

As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.

David Beckham

At the end of the day, I'm a footballer who has played at some of the biggest football clubs in the world and played with some of the best players in the world.

David Beckham

I've played under some of the biggest and best managers and achieved almost everything in football. Of course it hurts when people question it, but I've come to the end of my career and can look back and say I've achieved everything with every club t...

David Beckham

I always wanted kids I could take to work, and for them to experience the things I experience. So, having three boys as a footballer was a dream.

David Beckham

I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father.

David Beckham

I've got friends in the different teams I've played for, but family is the most important thing to me. That will always be the case.

David Beckham

I would never complain about the position I'm in or the attention I get. At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.

David Beckham

When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.

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Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.

David Beckham

It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic!

David Beckham

I've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.

David Beckham

My private life is perfect. If your private life and your life outside football is good, then it is good on the field for you.

David Beckham

Tom Cruise, he's a lot more famous than me.

David Beckham

I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn't brought up in a religious way, but I believe there's something out there that looks after you.

David Beckham

The spotlight will always be on me, but it's something I'm learning to live with as the years go by.

David Beckham

I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.

David Beckham

I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.

David Beckham

I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.

David Beckham

Two of my boys are Manchester United fans; one is an Arsenal fan. Whenever there is a game I can take the boys to, I love taking them.

David Beckham

Author Bio

  • NameDavid Beckham
  • DescriptionEnglish association football player
  • AliasesDavid Robert Joseph Beckham
  • BornMay 2, 1975
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionAssociation Football Player
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire