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David Robert Joseph Beckham was born on May 2, 1975, in the London neighbourhood of Leytonstone, to David Edward Alan Beckham and Sandra Georgina. His father was an appliance repairman, while his mother worked as a hairdresser. Beckham and his two sisters grew up together. David Robert Joseph Beckham is a former professional footballer from England. During his playing career, he became one of the world's most famous players due to his successful periods at some of the world's most recognised clubs, as well as his skills as a midfielder, which lifted him beyond many of his contemporaries. Beckham began his career as a footballer in his hometown of London, where he played for a few local clubs before joining Manchester United's youth development programme. David Beckham enjoyed success at Manchester United during the club's unparalleled winning streak in the mid and late 1990s.
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