David Beckham was a footballer in England.
David Robert Joseph Beckham , ( [ ˈbɛkəm ] born 2 May 1975 ) is an English former professional footballer . He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries : England , Spain , the United States and France . The England national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association , the governing body for football in England . Manchester United Football Club is a professional football club based in Old Trafford , Greater Manchester , England , that competes in the Premier League , the top flight of English football . Preston North End Football Club ( often shortened to PNE ) is a professional association football club located in the Deepdale area of Preston , Lancashire .