A collage shows a blond boy in a red jersey on the left and a tattooed jerseyless man on the right, accompanied by a thoughtful text about gratitude. — David Beckham as a child and currently, at 50 years old | Redacción

Camara — David Beckham as a child and currently, at 50 years old | Redacción

David Beckham turned 50 and this is how he looks: emotion, photos, and thanks

The former player thanked his family, his career, and shared snapshots. The greetings on social media and his photo gallery

02/05/2025 11:26:00h

Editorial Team

David Beckham reached 50 years old and celebrated it in a big way. Through his social media, he shared images that spanned his life, from his beginnings as a young football prospect to his establishment as a global icon.

"Reflecting on this birthday... I'm very grateful for many things in my life," he wrote on Instagram, where he accompanied his message with a gallery of personal photos.

A split image shows on the left a black and white photo of a young couple holding a baby and on the right a color portrait of a small child with blonde hair.

Beckham as a baby with his parents | Redacción

The former English footballer showed an intimate and nostalgic side by recalling key moments of his career, his childhood, and, above all, his family.

An image of three young children posing together, with two screenshots of Instagram stories overlaid at the bottom.

David Beckham's sisters when they were children and their greetings on Instagram for their brother's birthday | Redacción

Tribute to his roots and his sports career

Beckham thanked everyone who marked his professional life. "The teams I've played for, my teammates, managers, the fans, MY COUNTRY and being captain of England..." he listed proudly.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and LA Galaxy player didn't forget his beginnings, nor those who supported him when he was just a child with a dream.

A man with tattoos in two different situations: in the first image, he is wearing a gray t-jersey and posing in front of a brick wall; in the second, he is outdoors, smiling and wearing white underwear next to a pond.

David Beckham resumed his career as a model | Redacción

He also highlighted the charitable organizations he collaborated with over the years, mentioning the importance of giving back to the community that always supported him.

Five men dressed in suits pose together at a fancy event.

His early birthday celebration with the Inter Miami squad where Lionel Messi plays | Redacción

The heart of the message: his family

Beyond sports success, Beckham focused his message on what is most important to him: his loved ones. "My greatest achievement is and always will be my family," he expressed.

A group of elegantly dressed people posing together at a formal event.

The entire Beckham family, his wife Victoria, his sons Romeo and Cruz with their partners, and his youngest daughter, Harper | Redacción

The Englishman deeply thanked his parents, who "sacrificed so much" so he could fulfill his dream of becoming a footballer.He also had words for his sisters, who accompanied him in the rain and cold during his early matches.

"My wife and best friend of 28 years and my beautiful children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper... you are the reason I get out of bed every day," he stated.

"Thank you for making me smile and for making me a better man," he concluded, visibly moved, in a post that received millions of likes and comments.

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