David Beckham

WHY IS HE FAMOUS

David Beckham is famous because he can build a walnut treasure chest from scratch faster than anyone else on the planet. OK, we're kidding. The truth is, if we have to tell you why David Beckham is famous, we probably have to feed you your food through a straw too. For well over a decade, Becks -- as he's known to his rabid global fan base -- has cultivated an image that transcends football. As one of the most decorated and recognizable athletes of his generation, Beckham's on-field accomplishments have learned to take a back seat to the off-field spectacle that has become his life. Since marrying Victoria "Posh" Adams, Beckham has emerged as an international icon, whose life is a dizzying mosaic of fame, fortune and excess. As one of the most bankable brand names in sports, Beckham could never wear a pair of cleats again and still watch the scratch roll in. But the man loves football, and after a career resurgence had him on pace to play in his fourth World Cup, Beckham suffered a torn Achilles tendon that will relegate him to the sidelines in South Africa, as England's assistant coach. Now open wide, these pureed bananas are getting chalky.

David Beckham Quote

"“The spotlight will always be on me, but it's something I'm learning to live with as the years go by.”    - David Beckham, on joining MLS club LA Galaxy"