Undoubtedly the most famous footballer in Europe, Beckham is the most exciting of the footballers in the modern world. Whatever he does become news the next day. When he changes his hairstyle or goes shopping it gets more coverage in the media than many of the other important issues around the world. With every game he plays, league or international, his reputation in the game increases. David Beckham is a talented midfielder who is fast earning himself a reputation for scoring spectacular goals. When you see David play you can't help being impressed by his accuracy and spectacular passing. He is known worldwide for his pinpoint accuracy on penalty kicks and his sweeping crosses. With his wonderful ability to tackle the ball, which is the most important skill in football, he is indeed a beautiful player to watch. In the field he is constantly on the move, full of tireless energy right to the final whistle. As a player Beckham is particularly known for his amazing free kicks and spectacular long-range shots. No one can forget the goal from the halfway line in the first game of the 1996/97 season at Wimbledon. A phenomenon to watch out, both on and off the field Beckham is one of the highly paid footballer in the world. A very hard worker, he trains it hard and plays hard. His famous 'banana bend' free kicks have often produced match-winning goals and has even inspired a movie 'Bend it Like Beckham'. David Beckham is now the captain of the England team. He was one of Manchester United's biggest draws before switching to Real Madrid. There are a few players who have given new dimensions to soccer and Beckham is one such player. Indeed Beckham is one of the finest footballers of the modern day.