Born in 1975 in Leytonstone, east London, David Beckham dreamed of playing for Manchester United from an early age. He joined the club's academy as a teenager and became part of the famous generation that dominated English football in the 1990s.
With his precise crossing and spectacular free kicks, Beckham quickly became one of the best-known players in the world. In 1999, he played a key role as Manchester United won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League in a single season.