David Beckham quotes

Born
2 May 1975, Leytonstone, London, England.

Occupation
Footballer.

David Beckham is an English retired professional footballer. He played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain and the England national team, for which he held the appearance record for an outfield player until 2016. 

I don’t regret anything, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t look back and think, ‘What was I thinking?’
– David Beckham

My private life is perfect. If your private life and your life outside football is good, then it is good on the field for you.
– David Beckham

That was my way of getting through difficult times of low confidence – hard work.
– David Beckham

Every situation has changed me as a person.
– David Beckham

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

Being hardworking is the best thing you can show children.
– David Beckham

My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.
– 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.
– David Beckham

I never do anything half-heartedly. I will continue to work hard and play hard and do everything I can to be successful, whatever I do.
– David Beckham

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

People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.
– David Beckham

It’s so important to have manners and treat people from all walks of life the way they should be treated.
– David Beckham

I’ve never seen myself as a celebrity, but I see it in a positive way, the fact that people are still interested in most parts of my life.
– David Beckham

I can’t get through some movies without shedding a tear; I can’t lie.
– David Beckham

People look at my tattoos, and the majority of them are religious images, so people think, ‘Oh, he must be very religious’. I respect all religions, but I’m not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people.
– David Beckham

I’m a very stubborn person. I think it has helped me over my career. I’m sure it has hindered me at times as well, but not too many times. I know that if I set my mind to do something, even if people are saying I can’t do it, I will achieve it.
– David Beckham

Always have something to look forward to.
– David Beckham

I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.
– David Beckham

I like nice clothes, whether they’re dodgy or not.
– David Beckham

I still look at myself and want to improve.
– David Beckham

I respect all religions, but I’m not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn’t brought up in a religious way, but I believe there’s something out there that looks after you.
– David Beckham

Soccer is a magical game.
– 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.
– David Beckham

Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.
– 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.
– David Beckham

Whatever I do, I want to be the best.
– David Beckham

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.
– David Beckham

I don’t do anything unless I can give it 100%.
– David Beckham

Rosewood has always been one of my favourite scents, as has the pink grapefruit and pepper we’ve also put in Homme.
– David Beckham