When did Beckham score his free kick?
Between 1996 and 2009, Beckham won 115 caps for England, playing in three World Cups and two European Championships. However, of the 17 goals he scored for his country, perhaps none is remembered more fondly than the one he scored on 6 October 2001.
How many free kicks Beckham scored?
65
Most free-kick goals in football history
| Player | Nationality | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| David Beckham | England | 65 |
| Diego Maradona | Argentina | 62 |
| Zico | Brazil | 62 |
| Ronald Koeman | Netherlands | 60 |
Did Beckham win a World Cup?
He was captain for six years, earning 58 caps during his tenure. He made 115 career appearances in total, appearing at three FIFA World Cup tournaments, in 1998, 2002 and 2006, and two UEFA European Championship tournaments, in 2000 and 2004….David Beckham.
| Youth career | 1996–2009 |
|---|---|
| England | |
| 115 | |
| (17) |
Was Beckham a good dribbler?
His ability to hit the ball to a far distance is one of the qualities that help him when taking any set piece. Although he was not good at contending and marking ball with opponents, he is also not famous for dribbling much. It could be because he was not so good in skillful football, unlike the Brazilians.
Where does Beckham rank all time?
World Soccer 100 Players of the Century
| Ranking | Player | Pts. |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | David Beckham | 74 |
| 50 | Tom Finney | 72 |
| 51 | Rivaldo | 71 |
| 52 | Claudio Caniggia | 64 |
When did David Beckham get his first free kick?
Fresh from joining Real Madrid from United in the summer, Beckham scored his first free kick for the Spanish outfit against Malaga in September 2003.
Why did David Beckham kick out at Diego Simeone?
Beckham kicked out at Diego Simeone and he was blamed for England crashing out of the competition. This abuse from England fans went on for a couple of years but that didn’t deter Beckham from giving his all for his country. He was given the captaincy in 2000 and he finally earned redemption on this day 18 years ago.
When did David Beckham score his last goal?
Beckham’s final goal for his boyhood club came in his final game in a United shirt before he departed for the bright lights of Madrid. It was a signature free kick to draw his side level against Everton in May 2003.
Why did David Beckham step over the ball?
The stage was perfectly set for the England international at Old Trafford. Sven-Göran Eriksson’s side were losing to Greece 2-1 and were desperate for a miracle that would avoid them from taking on Ukraine in a play-off match. So, it was only fitting for Beckham to step over the ball during injury time and, well, the rest is now history.