Manchester United have paid tribute to after declaring "you truly deserve this". Beckham, who turned 50 last month, has been given the honour for his services to sport and charity.
who won 115 caps for with 59 of those as captain, has become one of the most recognisable faces on the planet since breaking through as a teenager at Old Trafford, as part of the fabled 'Class of 92'.
Beckham would make his United debut in September 1992, before signing his first professional contract on January 23 1993. He would win six titles, two FA Cups, two Charity Shields, the Intercontinental Cup and the during his time at the club, a part of the club's historic Treble winners in 1999.
A United statement on social media said simply: "Sir David Beckham. Massive congratulations from everyone at United on this special achievement Becks - you truly deserve this."
Beckham himself labelled it a "truly humbling honour".
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In a statement, Beckham said: “Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour. To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career and literally a boyhood dream come true.
“Off the pitch I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation.
“I’m so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I’m grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment. It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment for me to share with my family.”
Beckham made 394 appearances at senior level for United, scoring 85 goals, before leaving for in the summer of 2003 in a £25million deal.
He spent four years with the Spanish giants - forcing United to sell him to the Bernabeu despite the club trying to sort a deal with the Madrid club's bitter rivals - before joining LA Galaxy in MLS. He would spend spells with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, before becoming co-owner of Inter Miami in MLS, a remarkable business move during his time in MLS
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