Born David Robert Joseph Beckham, 2 May 1975, an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A. C. Milan, as well as the England national team, for whom he holds the all-time appearance record for an outfield player. Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United in 1992 at the age of 17. During his time there, United won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. He left Manchester United to play for Real Madrid in 2003, where he remained for four seasons. In international football, Beckham served as captain of the English team for 6 years during which he played 58 times. He earned a much-publicised hundredth cap against France on 26 March 2008. Beckham has twice been runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Yearand in 2004 was the world's highest-paid footballer. He was Google's most searched of all sports topics in both 2003 and 2004. With such global recognition he has become an elite advertising brand and a top fashion icon. Beckham is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham (née Adams).