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David Beckham

1975 - Today

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David Robert Joseph Beckham ( BEK-əm; born 2 May 1975) is an English former professional footballer, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City. Primarily a right winger and known for his range of passing, crossing ability and free-kick taking, Beckham has been hailed as one of the greatest and most recognisable midfielders of his generation, as well as one of the best free-kick takers of all time. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of David Beckham has received more than 43,969,574 page views. His biography is available in 109 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 104 in 2019). David Beckham is the 53rd most popular soccer player (up from 54th in 2019), the 428th most popular biography from United Kingdom (up from 443rd in 2019) and the 4th most popular British Soccer Player.

David Beckham is a retired English footballer who played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and the England national team. He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries.

Memorability Metrics

  • 44M

    Page Views (PV)

  • 65.71

    Historical Popularity Index (HPI)

  • 109

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 9.41

    Effective Languages (L*)

  • 5.01

    Coefficient of Variation (CV)

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Rihanna, David Beckham, & More Celebrities That Have Insured Their Body Parts for Millions of Dollars!
Tons of celebrities are protecting their best features! Actors, musicians, models, and athletes have all decided to take extra precautions with their careers and have taken out insurance policies to protect body parts -including their hands, legs, butts, and …
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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'Duped': David Beckham Sues Mark Wahlberg Over Fitness Brand Deal That Allegedly Cost Him $10 Million
The soccer claims that Wahlberg 'duped' him into the partnership and then withheld payment.
Peter Helman
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Daily Beast
David Beckham Sues Former Friend Mark Wahlberg After Fitness Deal Sours
Rich Storry David Beckham is suing his former friend and neighbor, actor Mark Wahlberg, saying he “duped” him into a fitness deal that left him $10.5 million out of pocket, according to The Sun. Beckham agreed to be the global ambassador of gym group F45 but…
Mathew Murphy
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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David Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg and their friendship is severely damaged
David Beckham is embroiled in a legal battle with Mark Wahlberg, a well-known Hollywood actor, over a failed deal related to the promotion of Wahlberg's fitness brand. The for
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Saturday, April 20, 2024

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS

Among soccer players, David Beckham ranks 53 out of 16,880. Before him are Ruud Gullit, Omar Sívori, Ricardo Zamora, Romário, Roger Milla, and Roberto Carlos. After him are Djalma Santos, Jairzinho, George Weah, Béla Guttmann, Paolo Rossi, and Giacinto Facchetti.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1975, David Beckham ranks 4. Before him are Angelina Jolie, 50 Cent, and Bradley Cooper. After him are Enrique Iglesias, Kate Winslet, Charlize Theron, Tobey Maguire, Milla Jovovich, Marion Cotillard, Charles Michel, and Sia.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, David Beckham ranks 428 out of 7,765. Before him are Edward the Martyr (962), Graham Hill (1929), A. A. Milne (1882), Angus Young (1955), Deborah Kerr (1921), and Princess Margaret of Connaught (1882). After him are Bernie Ecclestone (1930), Tony Blair (1953), Eadweard Muybridge (1830), Frederick Gowland Hopkins (1861), Saint Walpurga (710), and Robert Edwards (1925).

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS In United Kingdom

Among soccer players born in United Kingdom, David Beckham ranks 4. Before him are George Best (1946), Bobby Charlton (1937), and Stanley Matthews (1915). After him are Bobby Moore (1941), Gordon Banks (1937), Denis Law (1940), Bobby Robson (1933), Kenny Dalglish (1951), Kevin Keegan (1951), Duncan Edwards (1936), and Peter Shilton (1949).

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