#5 David Beckham – Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy
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There is an aura about David Beckham that few footballers, irrespective of how great they are/were, will be able to replicate or emulate. Maybe it is the unmistakable swagger in his passing, the boyish charm, the fashion statements, hairstyles or just the immense love Beckham gathered wherever he went, the Englishman has managed to stake a claim in the history of three different clubs in different countries – Manchester United, Real Madrid and Los Angeles Galaxy.
To describe David Beckham, the first two words that come to anyone's mind would be Manchester United. He joined the club’s youth team in 1991 and then graduated to the senior side in 1992, alongisde the likes of Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt, popularly known as the Class of ‘92. During his decade-long career at the club, Beckham played a key role in establishing United as Premier League giants under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, winning six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a UEFA Champions League title.
Along with being a top class player, Beckham became a brand and an international icon during his time at Old Trafford and perennial star-lovers Real Madrid, under Florentino Perez’s Presidency, came circling for the midfielder. In 2003, after making close to 400 appearances for Manchester United, Beckham moved to Real Madrid in one of the most talked about transfers of the 21st century. He spent around four years at Real Madrid and won one league title while making over 155 appearances for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit.
Beckham moved to United States in 2007 when he signed for Los Angeles Galaxy to play in the Major League Soccer (MLS). He established himself as a fan favourite at LA Galaxy as well, helping them win two MLS Cup titles (2011 and 2012) along the MLS Western Conference (Regular Season and Playoffs) three times. By the time he left Galaxy in 2012, Beckham had become a big hit among the fans and colleagues as well.
