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Happy Birthday David Beckham! Style and fashion icon celebrates turning 50

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attended a dinner at Highgrove House hosted by Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Feb. 2025
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attended a dinner at Highgrove House hosted by Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Feb. 2025 -  Copyright  AP/Finnbarr Webster/2025 Pool Getty Images
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From football legend to fashion icon or business guru, David Beckham is the man many see as having it all. So, let's celebrate the former England captain marking his 50th birthday with a look at some of the iconic images from his life at the centre of attention.

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Happy birthday David Beckham! The former England football captain is 50 today.

Hitting the half-century mark is significant in most people's lives, perhaps even more so if you're well established, internationally recognised bona fide star worshipped for your good looks.

Euronews Culture never needs an excuse to come correct if anyone says party so while we wait patiently for our invite to David Beckham's 50th birthday bash let's take a moment to celebrate Walthamstow's legend's rise and rise, and his glittering trophy-laden career that's taken him from east London to Miami, via Manchester, Madrid, Milan, Los Angeles, and Paris.

Celebrity coupling

David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham became known in the press as 'Posh and Becks' as their whirlwind romance took off in 1997. The couple tied the knot in 1999.
David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham became known in the press as 'Posh and Becks' as their whirlwind romance took off in 1997. The couple tied the knot in 1999. AP Photo/1999

Pitch Perfect

Greece lightning: One of the highs of Beckham's career as England captain was scoring against Greece in the 2022 World Cup qualifying match at Old Trafford.
Greece lightning: One of the highs of Beckham's career as England captain was scoring against Greece in the 2022 World Cup qualifying match at Old Trafford. Adam Butler/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved.
Red Devil departure: Joy at his beloved Manchester United came to a swift end after he clashed with coach Sir Alex Ferguson but he left with six Premiership medals in 2003
Red Devil departure: Joy at his beloved Manchester United came to a swift end after he clashed with coach Sir Alex Ferguson but he left with six Premiership medals in 2003 AP Photo/Max Nash
Galacticos greeting: David Beckham meets fans after joining Real Madrid in July 2003
Galacticos greeting: David Beckham meets fans after joining Real Madrid in July 2003 Paul White/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved.
Beckham left Hollywood and the LA Galaxy behind to join AC Milan on a three-month loan in December 2008
Beckham left Hollywood and the LA Galaxy behind to join AC Milan on a three-month loan in December 2008 AP/Alberto Pellaschiar
Beckham spent five-years at Los Angeles Galaxy and returned in 2019 to unveil a statue of himself at Legends Plaza in California.
Beckham spent five-years at Los Angeles Galaxy and returned in 2019 to unveil a statue of himself at Legends Plaza in California. AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu

Brand Beckham

Body double: Beckham has always carefully nurtured his public image and has been a brands ambassador for several firms such as Swedish fashion house H&M.
Body double: Beckham has always carefully nurtured his public image and has been a brands ambassador for several firms such as Swedish fashion house H&M. AP Photo/Peter Klaunzer/2012

Celebrity Squares: Since retiring from playing Beckham has prospered off the pitch by mixing his love of sport with fashion and charity work.

Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z joined David Beckham in the French capital for a Champions League game between Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona in 2014.
Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z joined David Beckham in the French capital for a Champions League game between Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona in 2014. Michel Euler/AP
Father and son, David and Romeo Beckham courtside at an NBA basketball game between LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, April 2025
Father and son, David and Romeo Beckham courtside at an NBA basketball game between LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, April 2025 AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
David and Victoria Beckham arrive at the premiere for the Netflix series 'Beckham' in London, 2023.
David and Victoria Beckham arrive at the premiere for the Netflix series 'Beckham' in London, 2023. AP Photo/Vianney Le Caer/Invision
Man management: Beckham, now co-owner of Inter Miami, gives a thumbs-up before a Leagues Cup game.
Man management: Beckham, now co-owner of Inter Miami, gives a thumbs-up before a Leagues Cup game. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky/2023
Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi stands with Beckham after the team's Supporters' Shield win against New England Revolution., Oct 2024
Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi stands with Beckham after the team's Supporters' Shield win against New England Revolution., Oct 2024 AP Photo/Lynne Sladky
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