A new David Beckham documentary has shone light on the former England captain’s headline-capturing career on and off the pitch, and raised interest in the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star.
The man whose playmaking artistry was so sublime that the phrase “Bend It Like Beckham” was deemed a proper title for a feature film and became a common term on fields around the world certainly had his fair share of brilliant moments with the aforementioned clubs as well as AC Milan, LA Galaxy, and — of course — the Three Lions.
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But there’s no doubt that Beckham was at his best at boyhood club Manchester United, as he rose from hotshot starlet to Ballon d’Or runner-up under the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson.
How good was Beckham? He’s still in the top 10 in Premier League assists despite playing just over half his career seasons with Manchester United.
We’ve got video of every single one of his Man United free kick goals here, as well as his career stats if you’re wondering about the legendary tattooed midfielder.
David Beckham’s career statistics, select honorswith Manchester United
Premier League stats: 265 appearances, 62 goals, 80 assists
Champions League stats: 77 appearances, 14 goals, 30 assists
All comps: 394 apps, 85 goals, 120 assists
6x Premier League winner
FA Cup winner: 1996, 1999
Champions League winner: 1999
1999 Ballon d’Or runner-up
2x FIFA World Player of the Year runner-up
1996-97 PFA Young Player of the Year
1998-99 UEFA Club Footballer of the Year
4x PFA Team of the Year
10th all-time in Premier League assists (80)
with Real Madrid
La Liga stats: 116 appearances, 13 goals, 33 assists
Champions League stats: 26 apps, 2 goals, 9 assists
All comps: 159 apps, 20 goals, 52 assists
2006-07 La Liga champion
with LA Galaxy
MLS stats: 98 appearances, 18 goals, 31 assists
MLS Cup winner: 2011, 2012
Supporters’ Shield: 2010, 2011
with AC Milan
Serie A stats: 29 appearances, 2 goals, 6 assists
All comps: 33 appearances, 2 goals, 9 assists
with Paris Saint-Germainwith England
115 caps, 17 goals, 42 assists
2003 England Player of the Year
All of David Beckham’s Premier League free kick goals for Manchester United (video)
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