With Anniversary, David! (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Today, the greatest English footballer of all time, David Beckham, celebrates his 40th birthday.

The legendary player was famous not only for his fantastic penalty kicks, precise passes to teammates, but also for his exceptional hairstyles and lucrative contracts with advertisers.

Throughout his career, D. Beckham represented only prestigious clubs: "Manchester United", "Preston North End", Madrid "Real", Los Angeles "Galaxy", "Milan" and Paris "Saint Germain". After becoming a champion in France in 2013, he decided to venture into activities beyond the football field.

In the player's list of accomplishments - triumph in the Champions League, six "Premier" League championship victories, first place in the Spanish league. D. Beckham still holds the record for the most penalty kick goals scored in English championships - 15.