David Beckham

England · Right winger (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2004

Hard-working winger with the world's best right-footed crossing and free kicks

Nicknames Becks, Golden Balls

79.4OVR#217 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He was the best set-piece taker I saw in my time.”
— Matt Le Tissier, Southampton forward · source

Category averages

  • Speed67.0
  • Shooting82.5
  • Passing92.6
  • Ball Control79.3
  • Movement74.8
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill59.8
  • Physical74.7
  • Mental87.8
  • Career83.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Crossing99
  2. Set-Piece Delivery99
  3. Curve97
  4. Direct Free Kicks97
  5. Long Passing96
  6. Stamina94
  7. Vision92
  8. Selflessness92
  9. Determination92
  10. Shot Power90

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.0

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 82.5

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots90
  • Volleys82
  • Curve97
  • Penalties85
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks ●97
  • Shooting Creativity84
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 92.6

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing96
  • Through Balls90
  • Crossing99
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision92
  • Set-Piece Delivery99

Ball Control 79.3

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot65
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 74.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 59.8

  • Defensive Positioning68
  • Marking60
  • Interceptions68
  • Standing Tackle65
  • Sliding Tackle58
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 74.7

  • Strength72
  • Stamina94
  • Agility71
  • Balance78
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression75

Mental 87.8

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership85
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration84
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 83.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements78
  • Durability85
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
2 May 1975
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1992–2013
Prime
1996-2004

Club career

  • 1992–2003 Manchester United
  • 1995–1995 Preston North End (loan)
  • 2003–2007 Real Madrid
  • 2007–2012 LA Galaxy
  • 2009–2009 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2010–2010 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2013–2013 Paris Saint-Germain

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1999 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 6

1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2006–07

League title · Major League Soccer LA Galaxy 2

2011, 2012

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 1

2012–13

Intercontinental Cup 1

1999

FA Cup 2

1995–96, 1998–99

Community Shield 2

1996, 1997

Supercopa de España 1

2003

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 1

1998–99

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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