Beckham is one of those rare athletes who, because he became such a massive cultural icon, managed to be overrated and underrated at the same time.

Zidane: “ his hair”. Damn i felt that shit

He was the best of his generation.

Football fans tend to have short memories, and sadly these days Becks tends to get overlooked largely because of the level of fame he achieved. People often say he was a "one trick pony", who was only good at crossing and free kicks (and even if that were true,

Becks was a terrific player and I loved him. He wasn't fast, he didn't have magical touch/ball skills and he wasn't box-to-box, but as an intelligent, direct and instinctive attacking midfielder he was absolutely deadly. Everyone knows how good his crossing was, and how a free-kick for him was virtually a penalty kick. But his goals from open play were absolutely sensational too. He has a highlight reel a mile long. United (and England) legend.

I know a guy who was in the youth squad at United who never made it to the first team tell me that Beckham was always the first one on the pitch for training, and the very last one off. Good work ethic is what builds careers.

Becks could find my dad with a pass and he's been missing over 20years

I saw him live in ‘97 at Anfield. He was imperious against us. His delivery from out wide is the best I’ve ever seen. He was definitely at his best with Man U as they had a perfect balance in midfield.

Still one of the best wingers I've ever seen in my life...his precision with the ball was out of this world

No one can do corner kicks like Beckham. Every time they were precise target's. Great player

Beckham's ability to bend the ball and pick out players from long range was very special. Even Madrid players, World class players, were in awe. I remember R.Carlos saying something like he would leave the free kicks to Beckham just to watch him bend it in.

A free kick specialist and had every pass known to man in his locker. Zidane and other legends speak very highly of him and his ability....enough said.

Good video, but Beckham didn't decline at least until 2007, in 2005-06 season Beckham made 17 assists and was also named Real Madrid's Player of the Season, the same season.

Apart from the world class freekicks and passes/crosses I think he was a very clever player and read the game so well. What he lacked in pace or dribbling skills for example he made up in great decision making. Added he was very consistent, a hard worker and had a strong presence which made him a good leader. From a Liverpool fan.

I’m an Arsenal Fan.

Not only is he an awesome player who is so underrated but he is also the guy who single handedly changed the image and financial aspect of football forever.

David Beckham was the real deal and I’m so glad I got to watch him play. My favorite player when I was a kid.

The thing people forget was that he worked liked a dog. Tireless... great defensively and had a great engine - infectious drive and energy! A great role model!

His workrate was out of this world, he covered more ground than any other player. His partnership down the right with Neville was phenomenal. For me Beckham playing career was underated to his personal career

Beckham was a playmaker. His passing, dribbling and vision for this reason was some of the best football has ever seen. However, when he took a shot he also possessed the ability to score. One of the best of his generation. 👌🏼👍🏼