Module 3 ( 6. Give the short overview of the football carreer of David Beckham. What is his real full name? What are his nicknames? Provide a short biography of the footballer ) :

David Beckham


Is David Beckham the best football (soccer) player in the world? Most critics and seasoned soccer fans would say no. They are more likely to give that distinction to players like Ricardo Kakб (AC Milan), Christiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) or Lionel Messi (Barcelona).

However Beckham is arguably the most popular football player right now. His rise to stardom has little to do with his marriage to one of the "Spice Girls."

His ability to pass the ball with pin-point accuracy and his trademark freekicks have made him very popular among his peers. His fans also recognize him as the freekick genius who is second to none.

His freekicks are so remarkable that the movie "Bend It Like Beckham" was made in honor of his skills. Very few players have ever received that kind of recognition. Only Pele of Brazil could fetch more votes in a popularity contest.