When it comes to English football, few have left their mark in the way that David Beckham has.
The Manchester United and England icon - who turns 47 today - went on to enjoy an illustrious career after making his senior debut for United as a 17-year-old against Brighton in the League Cup. Beckham went on to rack up over 390 appearances for United, winning a host of accolades before was lured away by the glamour of Real Madrid.
Beckham's cultured right foot made went on to make headlines in Madrid, Los Angeles, Milan and Paris before he hung up his golden boots in 2013. Since then, Beckham has gone one further by starting up his own soccer franchise in Miami - a deal that was set in place back when he became the biggest star in history to join the MLS.
