Sir David Beckham has described receiving a knighthood from King Charles III as “a truly humbling honor.” The soccer player, 50, was awarded the prestigious honor as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honors list for his services to sport and charity.

I love you all,” Beckham wrote on Instagram, as he tagged his family after being named for knighthood by King Charles

According to media reports, David Beckham's wait for a knighthood looks set to come to an end. ESPN looks back at his storied career, in pictures.