Football player David Beckham was awarded a knighthood (5 photos + 1 video)

The athlete received the high title for a long and outstanding career in professional sports, as well as for many years of public activity.





World football star David Beckham has been knighted. From this moment on, when mentioning his name or when formally addressing him, the aristocratic prefix "sir" should be used - "Sir David Beckham". The footballer's wife is automatically addressed as "Lady Beckham" as the wife of a knight, although she herself has not been formally awarded the title.



This event became known from the annual list of awards on the occasion of the monarch's birthday, which was published on June 14, 2025. The knighthood is awarded to both men and women, but each of them must have great merits to Britain.





"What a great time inspiring people who are changing lives through environmental education, heritage and sustainable architecture. Congratulations to all the winners," Beckham wrote on his social media accounts, posting a photo from Buckingham Palace.



Along with Beckham, the knights also included The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, Oscar winner Gary Oldman, actress Elaine Paige and former British Defense Minister Penny Mordaunt.



As for Beckham, he not only became an outstanding footballer in the country, but also made a significant contribution to the success of London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, and then was one of the torchbearers at their opening ceremony, according to a government statement noting the athlete's success. In addition to his professional achievements, Beckham's contributions to the country's public life and charitable work are emphasized.

During his football career, David Beckham played for a number of clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, Milan, Los Angeles Galaxy and PSG. He won the English Premier League six times with the Red Devils, also won the English Cup twice and the Champions League. The footballer ended his sports career in 2013. He played 115 games and scored 17 goals for the England national team, and in total the midfielder played 718 matches in all tournaments, scoring 127 goals and making 213 assists.