David Beckham is the most well known footballer on the earth in this era. There is something about him that make a lot of people talking and admire him. I am wonder why he's so famous...
He was once a great footballer, but now he's just a celebrity. Popular because guys want to be him and girls (and some guys lol) want to be with him.
When you are master in your field and can play so effectively to win for your team, people start admiring you. In David Beckham's case charming and attractive personality is an added advantage.
It came with his game. Because he could bend free kicks. Remember the film Bend it like Beckham?, No it wasn't on him but the point is that at his peak he inspired millions with the pinpoint accuracy of his swerving free kicks. England were lucky to have a freekick specialist like him. Plus, he came from a humble background, worked hard, married a celeb...all these things add to his appeal.
Hahaha he was a real good soccer player but not the best or close to be the best, he is just an advertising simbol and he's hot