This timeline covers the early life, family, and educational background of David Beckham.
Birth
2 May 1975
David Robert Joseph Beckham was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in London, England, to Ted and Sandra Georgina West.
Growing Up
Childhood
Beckham grew up in a family that supported his interest in football. His maternal grandfather was Jewish, and he describes himself as 'half-Jewish'.
Youth Football
Early Football Training
Beckham was part of the Manchester football youth system, training alongside other future stars like Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes.
