15 Amazing Things David Beckham Did With Balls

David Beckham has recorded a record 115 England caps, and is the only British player to win titles in four different countries. He has scored 129 club goals, is a six-time Premier League winner, and received a Champions League medal in 1999. Over 20 illustrious years later, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and England winger has decided to call it quits. The news comes on the heels of his most recent success, capturing a Ligue One title with PSG.

Throughout his career Beckham has dazzled the world, slamming home free kicks and sinking dreams from Manchester to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between. His storied career coming to an end should not be cause for tears or sadness, it should simply be a time to honor a legend and think back on his memorable moments. So grab a tissue, dry your eyes, and check out 15 Amazing Things David Beckham Did With Balls.

Written by Adam Silvers (@silversurfer103)

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Date: 7/14/2012
Matchup: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers

Move half way across the world and adapt to a new league and playing style, no problem. Beckham more than made his presence felt during his time with the L.A. Galaxy, and it's goals like this against Portland on the road that truly made him an icon.

Date: 6/14/2012
Matchup: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquake

If you're a keeper trying to block a David Beckham free kick, you may be better off closing your eyes and guessing. There was absolutely nothing the San Jose keep could do to deny this Beckham curler. The look on his face after the goal says it all.

Date: 8/14/2007
Matchup: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. DC United

Welcome to America, Mr. Beckham. David announced himself to the states by curling home one of his trademark free kicks during the second leg of this Superliga Semifinal against DC United. He also set up Landon Donovan for L.A.'s second of the match en route to the 2-0 victory.

Date: 1/28/2009
Matchup: A.C. Milan vs. Genoa

Beckham's time in Milan wasn't all that extensive, but he was there long enough to smash home this free kick from the acutest of angles against Genoa. He had only arrived on loan a few weeks earlier, but as we've learned over the years, it only takes Beckham so long to make his presence felt.

Date: 4/23/2003
Matchup: Manchester United vs. Real Madrid

Another Champions League Quarterfinal second leg clash with Madrid, another dramatic exit, another David Beckham bombaso. This time it wasn't his oft-hidden dribbling abilities, but his signature free kick prowess. These things really are a pleasure to watch. A SFW pleasure that is.

Date: 7/9/2011
Matchup: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire

Most will say that if you score off a corner kick it was probably lucky, a mistake from the keeper, or some combination of both. David Beckham may be the one exception to this rule. Just check this cheeky curler out. You be the judge if Becks got lucky, or if he knew exactly what he was doing.

Date: 8/15/1998
Matchup: Manchester United vs. Leicester City

It was Beckham to the rescue once again on the opening day of an EPL season against Leicester City. It was Beckham who stepped up in the dying embers of the game to secure a point for United, save the blushes of his teammates and manager, and show the country just what they'd be in for that season.

Date: 6/26/1998
Matchup: England vs. Colombia

Anyone who knows soccer knows that every goal scored during a World Cup campaign is absolutely priceless, so why would this Beckham goal during the 1998 tournament be any different? The fact that it's a "Beckham Free Kick Special" should come as no shock to anybody at this point.

Date: 5/24/2008
Matchup: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Kansas City Wizards

This 70-yard goal from Becks showed the Englishman lacked no flair for the dramatics. If the Kansas City goalie was going to come forward for a corner kick, you best believe Beckham was going to make him pay. Who's really the wizard in this game?

Date: 6/25/2006
Matchup: England vs. Ecuador

Another free kick opportunity, another superb goal. Just because he seemed to be able to do it on command shouldn't take away from the spectacle and brilliance of each one. This beauty against Ecuador fired England right into the Quarterfinals of the 2006 World Cup.

Date: 5/11/2003
Matchup: Manchester United vs. Everton

Goodison Park, home of the Toffees of Everton, is never an easy place to go. Unless your name is David Beckham, you play for Manchester United, and you've been graced with maybe the best free kick technique of all time, that is. This equalizer put United on the board and went a long way to securing a point for the Devils on the road.

Date: 4/19/2000
Matchup: Manchester United vs. Real Madrid

While this slalom run from Becks couldn't save United from a Champions League exit, it did showcase his dribbling ability and prove that he's not just a magician when it comes to free kicks. Nasty finish to boot, as well.

Date: 8/17/1996
Matchup: Manchester United vs. Wimbledon F.C.

There's starting the season with a bang, and then there's starting the season with a bang. This Beckham lob from halfway is nothing short of amazing. We're guessing the Wimbledon F.C. keeper would rather have called in sick.

Date: 10/6/2001
Matchup: England vs. Greece

Perhaps one of the most important goals he would score in his career, Beckham sent England to the 2002 World Cup Finals with this stunning last minute 30-yard free kick. This goal screams vintage Beckham at a time when England's hopes for World Cup qualification were dangling by a thread. This game was fittingly played at his then-home of Old Trafford in Manchester. Who writes this stuff?

Date: 6/7/2002
Matchup: England vs. Argentina

After playing the role of the goat just four years earlier as a result of a silly sending-off in the 1998 World Cup against Argentina, Beckham found redemption with this penalty which sent England to the knockout phase of the 2002 competition.