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177 Kickass Quotes By David Beckham

Famous As: English Former Professional Footballer Who was One of the Greatest Midfielders of His Generation
Born On: May 2, 1975
Born In: London, England
Age: 47 Years

David Beckham won 19 major trophies in his 20-year long career. But if you ask him he would say that his greatest achievement is his children and his family. He does sometime feel a pang of regret that he is not going to play a big match anymore. However, as we go through his quotes, we will find that such regrets are actually momentary. He had always given his 100% to it and wants to be remembered as a hardworking footballer, who has always considered his game as his hobby. Let us take a look at some of his notable quotes on love, family, life, respect, soccer etc. 

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Keeping fit is really important as playing football is all I've ever wanted to do.

Keeping fit is really important as playing football is all I've ever wanted to do.

David Beckham
People in Hong Kong are stylish and fashionable, which is one of the many reasons making Hong Kong itself such an energetic place.

People in Hong Kong are stylish and fashionable, which is one of the many reasons making Hong Kong itself such an energetic place.

David Beckham
There is always scope for football to be more charitable but a lot happens already. Personally I have always been passionate about charity.

There is always scope for football to be more charitable but a lot happens already. Personally I have always been passionate about charity.

David Beckham
In Spain people have lunch and dinner a lot later - when I return to England I'll have to eat alone at midnight.

In Spain people have lunch and dinner a lot later - when I return to England I'll have to eat alone at midnight.

David Beckham
I know that I will always regret it later in life if I had turned down the chance to play at another great club like Real Madrid...

I know that I will always regret it later in life if I had turned down the chance to play at another great club like Real Madrid...

David Beckham
That goal [in the 1998 World Cup] changed me-not as a person, but as a player. People have looked at me differently ever since. It gave me confidence and now I feel I can achieve anything.

That goal [in the 1998 World Cup] changed me-not as a person, but as a player. People have looked at me differently ever since. It gave me confidence and now I feel I can achieve anything.

David Beckham
The criticism hurts sometimes and I worry about the effect on my family.

The criticism hurts sometimes and I worry about the effect on my family.

David Beckham
Pelé was a complete player. I didn't see him live obviously, because I wasn't born.

Pelé was a complete player. I didn't see him live obviously, because I wasn't born.

David Beckham
Well I'm the Prince and I'm sort of slaying a dragon - which is something I've never done before, obviously.

Well I'm the Prince and I'm sort of slaying a dragon - which is something I've never done before, obviously.

David Beckham
My life here is perfect and I'm happy at Real Madrid so, of course, I want to stay as long as I can.

My life here is perfect and I'm happy at Real Madrid so, of course, I want to stay as long as I can.

David Beckham
Coaching is not something I'm passionate about. I'm passionate about coaching kids

Coaching is not something I'm passionate about. I'm passionate about coaching kids

David Beckham
I'm surprised I still have so much hair after all the things I've done with it.

I'm surprised I still have so much hair after all the things I've done with it.

David Beckham
I dream a lot about football and a lot of them have come true for me.

I dream a lot about football and a lot of them have come true for me.

David Beckham
Some men over-tweeze their eyebrows, and it's just too perfect. Men are meant to have kind of a bushy brow. Too much aftershave is also off-putting; it's one of my pet hates.

Some men over-tweeze their eyebrows, and it's just too perfect. Men are meant to have kind of a bushy brow. Too much aftershave is also off-putting; it's one of my pet hates.

David Beckham
To play with Zinedine Zidane was the biggest honour I have had in my career...

To play with Zinedine Zidane was the biggest honour I have had in my career...

David Beckham
I would like to have Brooklyn christened but I'm not sure which religion yet.

I would like to have Brooklyn christened but I'm not sure which religion yet.

David Beckham
I feel I can still do the same job as I did 10 years ago - I've just got a few more wrinkles!

I feel I can still do the same job as I did 10 years ago - I've just got a few more wrinkles!

David Beckham
I would walk back from the United States to play for England again.

I would walk back from the United States to play for England again.

David Beckham
Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.

Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.

David Beckham
I think I've lost a lot of my gay fans to Gavin Henson. It's a shame because I really love them.

I think I've lost a lot of my gay fans to Gavin Henson. It's a shame because I really love them.

David Beckham
It's is always nice to be respected as a footballer. I am going to go out and enjoy the game and if I can set one or two goals up then so be it - I would love to.

It's is always nice to be respected as a footballer. I am going to go out and enjoy the game and if I can set one or two goals up then so be it - I would love to.

David Beckham
My work ethic is something that I thought would help the team.

My work ethic is something that I thought would help the team.

David Beckham
Maths is totally done differently to what I was teached when I was at school.

Maths is totally done differently to what I was teached when I was at school.

David Beckham
[Meeting Mandela] was the highlight of my career; to meet such a great man and a strong man and such a passionate man about sport and life will always stay with me.

[Meeting Mandela] was the highlight of my career; to meet such a great man and a strong man and such a passionate man about sport and life will always stay with me.

David Beckham
I knew it was my time to retire, when I saw Messi running past me.

I knew it was my time to retire, when I saw Messi running past me.

David Beckham
Is the Pope Catholic. No I'm serious. I really need to know.

Is the Pope Catholic. No I'm serious. I really need to know.

David Beckham
I've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.

I've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.

David Beckham
I'm used to being around kids. Even when I was growing up in London, I had an older sister, I had a younger sister that I used to look after from time to time.

I'm used to being around kids. Even when I was growing up in London, I had an older sister, I had a younger sister that I used to look after from time to time.

David Beckham
Football's the biggest game in the world. America's the greatest sporting nation there is. To play some part in putting those two things together: why wouldn't I be excited about that?

Football's the biggest game in the world. America's the greatest sporting nation there is. To play some part in putting those two things together: why wouldn't I be excited about that?

David Beckham
I work out with my trainer or do an hour of pilates at 6 or 7AM. I'm done by the time my household is awake.

I work out with my trainer or do an hour of pilates at 6 or 7AM. I'm done by the time my household is awake.

David Beckham
Our performance during this World Cup has not been enough to progress further and both myself and all the players regret that and are hurt more than people realise.

Our performance during this World Cup has not been enough to progress further and both myself and all the players regret that and are hurt more than people realise.

David Beckham
The game is in a neutral country for both teams.

The game is in a neutral country for both teams.

David Beckham
We're definitely going to get Brooklyn christened, but we don't know into which religion.

We're definitely going to get Brooklyn christened, but we don't know into which religion.

David Beckham
No matter who our opponents are, or who we are playing against, we want to win the game.

No matter who our opponents are, or who we are playing against, we want to win the game.

David Beckham
My new tattoo is Jesus being carried by three cherubs. Obviously the cherubs are my boys. At some point they are going to need to look after me. That's what they're doing in the picture. It means a lot.

My new tattoo is Jesus being carried by three cherubs. Obviously the cherubs are my boys. At some point they are going to need to look after me. That's what they're doing in the picture. It means a lot.

David Beckham
I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing.

I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing.

David Beckham
I wasn't as fit as I would of liked to have been, going to the World Cup, but I'm not sure what difference that made.

I wasn't as fit as I would of liked to have been, going to the World Cup, but I'm not sure what difference that made.

David Beckham
It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic!

It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic!

David Beckham
My secret is practice.

My secret is practice.

David Beckham
This team [England] has some of the best players in England

This team [England] has some of the best players in England

David Beckham
It's my responsibility to walk around the hotel with a big smile on my face and not worry about what's happened in the last game.

It's my responsibility to walk around the hotel with a big smile on my face and not worry about what's happened in the last game.

David Beckham
I still believe I have a part to play for England.

I still believe I have a part to play for England.

David Beckham
I'm happy in Madrid, my kids are happy and my wife is happy, so everything's good. If anyone knows about contracts they take a while to sort out.

I'm happy in Madrid, my kids are happy and my wife is happy, so everything's good. If anyone knows about contracts they take a while to sort out.

David Beckham
Wayne's like my son, Brooklyn, who goes out in the garden to play and have fun.

Wayne's like my son, Brooklyn, who goes out in the garden to play and have fun.

David Beckham
I showed that I wasn't just at Real Madrid to sell shirts.

I showed that I wasn't just at Real Madrid to sell shirts.

David Beckham
Finally, I have lived the dream. I am extremely proud to have worn the armband and been captain of England and for that I will always be grateful.

Finally, I have lived the dream. I am extremely proud to have worn the armband and been captain of England and for that I will always be grateful.

David Beckham
There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world-that's what I believe.

There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world-that's what I believe.

David Beckham
I haven't retired from international football - I still believe I have a part to play in the future of England.

I haven't retired from international football - I still believe I have a part to play in the future of England.

David Beckham
I'm not silly enough to think I'm going to change the whole culture ... but I do have a belief that soccer can go to a different level.

I'm not silly enough to think I'm going to change the whole culture ... but I do have a belief that soccer can go to a different level.

David Beckham
I'm a big fan of old boots.

I'm a big fan of old boots.

David Beckham
As soon as I hit the ball, I know if it's in.

As soon as I hit the ball, I know if it's in.

David Beckham
Hong Kong and Macau are both very dynamic cities. I am always inspired about the culture, people and food in these two cities. There is always so much to do and so much to explore!

Hong Kong and Macau are both very dynamic cities. I am always inspired about the culture, people and food in these two cities. There is always so much to do and so much to explore!

David Beckham
That was in the past - we're in the future now.

That was in the past - we're in the future now.

David Beckham
Being a dad is more important than football.

Being a dad is more important than football.

David Beckham
I didn't want to go there [America] at 34 years old and for people to say he's only going for the money. It's not what I'm going out there to do

I didn't want to go there [America] at 34 years old and for people to say he's only going for the money. It's not what I'm going out there to do

David Beckham
I've got friends in the different teams I've played for, but family is the most important thing to me. That will always be the case.

I've got friends in the different teams I've played for, but family is the most important thing to me. That will always be the case.

David Beckham
It is so great that fashion is not a question of price, and it can be more accessible to everyone interested in fashion.

It is so great that fashion is not a question of price, and it can be more accessible to everyone interested in fashion.

David Beckham
We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never.

We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never.

David Beckham
Some people think that I haven't got the brains to be that clever.

Some people think that I haven't got the brains to be that clever.

David Beckham
I've always been proud to represent my country, whether it be World Cups, European Championships or just friendly games, I've always been a proud person, I'm very patriotic.

I've always been proud to represent my country, whether it be World Cups, European Championships or just friendly games, I've always been a proud person, I'm very patriotic.

David Beckham
I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father.

I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father.

David Beckham
I have come to accept that if I have a new haircut it is front page news. But having a picture of my foot on the front page of a national newspaper is a bit exceptional.

I have come to accept that if I have a new haircut it is front page news. But having a picture of my foot on the front page of a national newspaper is a bit exceptional.

David Beckham
I can play in the center, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

I can play in the center, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

David Beckham
I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that.

I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that.

David Beckham
Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them.

Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them.

David Beckham
I don't think I have reached a plateau. I have just reached the level where I am today. But I need to go above it.

I don't think I have reached a plateau. I have just reached the level where I am today. But I need to go above it.

David Beckham
I always used to go for blondes and quiet girls, but Victoria is the total opposite - dark and loud.

I always used to go for blondes and quiet girls, but Victoria is the total opposite - dark and loud.

David Beckham
As a footballer you always want to test yourself against the best.

As a footballer you always want to test yourself against the best.

David Beckham
To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country.

To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country.

David Beckham
I don't regret the decision to retire. My body was losing its edge. I was taking longer to recover from injuries. You have to get out at some point.

I don't regret the decision to retire. My body was losing its edge. I was taking longer to recover from injuries. You have to get out at some point.

David Beckham
I've heard some of Victoria's new album and it's frightening.

I've heard some of Victoria's new album and it's frightening.

David Beckham
I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.

I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.

David Beckham
I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.

I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.

David Beckham
I love football and I love winning, and when things aren't going right I get annoyed.

I love football and I love winning, and when things aren't going right I get annoyed.

David Beckham
One thing will not change - we will be going out to win.

One thing will not change - we will be going out to win.

David Beckham
Joining Real Madrid is a dream come true.

Joining Real Madrid is a dream come true.

David Beckham
The buzz is still with me. I get goose bumps.

The buzz is still with me. I get goose bumps.

David Beckham
When you have kids you do grow up. I have just started realising it now-it changes the world, having children.

When you have kids you do grow up. I have just started realising it now-it changes the world, having children.

David Beckham
Interviewer: Would it be fair to describe you as a volatile player? Beckham: Well, I can play in the centre, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

Interviewer: Would it be fair to describe you as a volatile player? Beckham: Well, I can play in the centre, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

David Beckham
I know that, as captain, you are in a privileged position and must always abide by Fifa's code of fair play, something which I have always done throughout my career.

I know that, as captain, you are in a privileged position and must always abide by Fifa's code of fair play, something which I have always done throughout my career.

David Beckham
He was a quiet man, Eric Cantona, but he was a man of few words.

He was a quiet man, Eric Cantona, but he was a man of few words.

David Beckham
I am always going to have problems with the paparazzi. I have had two men outside my house for the last two years, which is frightening at times, but that is my life unfortunately.

I am always going to have problems with the paparazzi. I have had two men outside my house for the last two years, which is frightening at times, but that is my life unfortunately.

David Beckham
Tom Cruise, he's a lot more famous than me.

Tom Cruise, he's a lot more famous than me.

David Beckham
When I was seven I wanted to be a footballer, but when I was 14, I wanted to be a model. Look where it's put me now!

When I was seven I wanted to be a footballer, but when I was 14, I wanted to be a model. Look where it's put me now!

David Beckham
No one's ever really given me any style advice. I wear what I want, and it doesn't matter what other people think.

No one's ever really given me any style advice. I wear what I want, and it doesn't matter what other people think.

David Beckham
I've always come back from adversity, and I've always had the mentality of proving people wrong.

I've always come back from adversity, and I've always had the mentality of proving people wrong.

David Beckham
Everyone's been so quick to say that I'm really thick or I haven't got a brain. People will think whatever they want to think.

Everyone's been so quick to say that I'm really thick or I haven't got a brain. People will think whatever they want to think.

David Beckham
I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don't know into what religion yet.

I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don't know into what religion yet.

David Beckham
I left United, but my Heart didn't

I left United, but my Heart didn't

David Beckham
It's not easy when someone pulls your ponytail.

It's not easy when someone pulls your ponytail.

David Beckham
My priority is always the family and Victoria [Beckham] and I always ensure we are there for our children. We work hard but family comes first.

My priority is always the family and Victoria [Beckham] and I always ensure we are there for our children. We work hard but family comes first.

David Beckham
The secret to my success is practice!

The secret to my success is practice!

David Beckham
To have a successful team, you have to have great players of course - but you have to have good personalities and good people as well.

To have a successful team, you have to have great players of course - but you have to have good personalities and good people as well.

David Beckham
The secret of the team's success is easy - unity and hard work.

The secret of the team's success is easy - unity and hard work.

David Beckham
You will go through tough times, it's about getting through them.

You will go through tough times, it's about getting through them.

David Beckham
With United, we'd all grown up together, we all wanted to win the biggest trophy in football. We did it togther.

With United, we'd all grown up together, we all wanted to win the biggest trophy in football. We did it togther.

David Beckham
You can be the one - in - a - million. Don’t be discouraged by the odds to Succeed.

You can be the one - in - a - million. Don’t be discouraged by the odds to Succeed.

David Beckham
I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more.

I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more.

David Beckham
I always say that practice gets you to the top most of the time.

I always say that practice gets you to the top most of the time.

David Beckham
My grandparents - my mom's parents - they're Jewish. But nobody ever pushed religion onto us. It wasn't something I ever grew up with.

My grandparents - my mom's parents - they're Jewish. But nobody ever pushed religion onto us. It wasn't something I ever grew up with.

David Beckham
At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.

At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.

David Beckham
I don't know whether it's the athlete in me or the passion I have for the game: I always think that I can step back on the field and play.

I don't know whether it's the athlete in me or the passion I have for the game: I always think that I can step back on the field and play.

David Beckham