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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I remember how inspiring it was to meet players like Bobby Charlton or Bryan Robson when I was a kid. I still remember Clive Allen showing up when I received a trophy for my Sunday league team.

David Beckham

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

David Beckham

No one's ever really given me any style advice. I wear what I want, and it doesn't matter what other people think.

David Beckham

We stay as a team. I might be England captain, but that doesn't mean I get treated differently.

David Beckham

We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never.

David Beckham

Throughout my career I have been pretty successful, I've played for some pretty big teams, represented my country quite a few times, and played for managers without sentiment.

David Beckham

Being at a club that supported me meant a lot.

David Beckham

I think the most important goal I scored in Spain was the first one because people were wary about me coming over to Spain as a player - they thought I was just there to sell shirts.

David Beckham

Over the years, when I've seen players retire, when you ask them about it, they always say you'll know when you're ready, and I think I know when I'm ready. I think I'm ready.

David Beckham

Rosewood has always been one of my favourite scents, as has the pink grapefruit and pepper we've also put in Homme.

David Beckham

I have always found it an honor that people have wanted to buy my shirt and an honor that fans turn up to watch the team I am playing in. I have always found that a huge honor.

David Beckham

I'm a very stubborn person. I think it has helped me over my career. I'm sure it has hindered me at times as well, but not too many times. I know that if I set my mind to do something, even if people are saying I can't do it, I will achieve it.

David Beckham

I'm used to being around kids. Even when I was growing up in London, I had an older sister, I had a younger sister that I used to look after from time to time.

David Beckham

I feel this pang of regret whenever I watch sport; this sense that I will never play a big match again.

David Beckham

Football's the biggest game in the world. America's the greatest sporting nation there is. To play some part in putting those two things together: why wouldn't I be excited about that?

David Beckham

Some men over-tweeze their eyebrows, and it's just too perfect. Men are meant to have kind of a bushy brow. Too much aftershave is also off-putting; it's one of my pet hates.

David Beckham

I can't get through some movies without shedding a tear; I can't lie.

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