One of the most iconic football stars of his generation, David Beckham is to retire at the end of the season to bring down the curtain on a glittering career.
As well as winning over 100 caps for his England and lifting 19 trophies in two different continents, it was his ability to maximize the power of the "Beckham brand" that allowed the footballer to transcend his sport and appeal to a worldwide mass audience.
The journey begins: Beckham (kneeling, far front left) and his Ridgeway Rovers team
Trendsetter: Beckham, over the years, has set the fashion with his hairstyles
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As well as winning over 100 caps for his England and lifting 19 trophies in two different continents, it was his ability to maximize the power of the "Beckham brand" that allowed the footballer to transcend his sport and appeal to a worldwide mass audience.
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*Former Man United star shone brightly at top of the game for 20 years
*Ex-England captain won 115 caps – a record for an outfield player
*Only British player to win titles in four different countries
*'I’m fortunate to have realized my dreams,' says Beckham
*He adds: 'Now is the right time at end my career, playing at the highest level'
*Tributes pour in from across the football world
*He is now set to focus on ambassadorial duties
*Former Man United star shone brightly at top of the game for 20 years
*Ex-England captain won 115 caps – a record for an outfield player
*Only British player to win titles in four different countries
*'I’m fortunate to have realized my dreams,' says Beckham
*He adds: 'Now is the right time at end my career, playing at the highest level'
*Tributes pour in from across the football world
*He is now set to focus on ambassadorial duties
BECKHAM'S CAREER BY NUMBERS
Manchester United - 394 games, 85 goals
Preston North End (loan) - 5 games 2 goals
Real Madrid - 115 games 20 goals
LA Galaxy - 118 games 20 goals
AC Milan - 33 games 2 goals
PSG - 11 games 0 goals
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Manchester United - 394 games, 85 goals
Preston North End (loan) - 5 games 2 goals
Real Madrid - 115 games 20 goals
LA Galaxy - 118 games 20 goals
AC Milan - 33 games 2 goals
PSG - 11 games 0 goals
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BECKHAM'S TROPHY CABINET
Manchester United
Premier League – 1996, 1997, 1999, 200, 2001, 2003
Champions League – 1999
FA Cup - 1996, 1999
Community Shield – 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
Intercontinental Cup – 1999
FA Youth Cup – 1992
Real Madrid
La Liga - 2007
Spanish Super Cup – 2003
LA Galaxy
MLS Cup – 2011, 2012
Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1 - 2013
Manchester United
Premier League – 1996, 1997, 1999, 200, 2001, 2003
Champions League – 1999
FA Cup - 1996, 1999
Community Shield – 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
Intercontinental Cup – 1999
FA Youth Cup – 1992
Real Madrid
La Liga - 2007
Spanish Super Cup – 2003
LA Galaxy
MLS Cup – 2011, 2012
Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1 - 2013
The journey begins: Beckham (kneeling, far front left) and his Ridgeway Rovers team
Trendsetter: Beckham, over the years, has set the fashion with his hairstyles
for more infomation visit www.dailymail.co.uk
