Inspiring People

David Robert Joseph Beckham

Some of the qualities of David Beckham are that he has great enthusiasm, confidence and many who know him say he remains loyal to his family and friends (quality of friendship).

David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE (born 2 May 1975) is an English professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for and captains Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy and is also a member of the England national team. He earned his 100th cap for England against France in March 2008. He is married to ex-spice girl Victoria Adams, and has three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.

He has been ridiculed for wearing sarongs, derided for his squeaky voice, viciously abused by football fans across the country. Yet David Beckham has overcome the hostility and endless jokes he inspires to emerge as the most influential man in Britain, according to a new academic study.