Superstar former footballer David Beckham has long been a champion to tattoo enthusiasts worldwide. What are the hallmarks of David Beckham tattoos? 

In the world of professional soccer there are few names that carry as much weight as David Beckham. A former superstar football player for some of the greatest clubs in history—Manchester United, Real Madrid, and LS upstarts the Los Angeles Galaxy —Beckham has surpassed the limits of the sport and moved onto the stage of international celebrity. 

Often seen jet setting around the globe—in the stands at Wimbledon one day, on the beaches of the Caribbean the next—Beckham has become one of the celebrity tattoo elite. Given his penchant for popping off his shirt at the beach or after an impressive goal, the latest tattoo in the Beckham collection has become as much a topic of conversation as his many exploits on and off the field.

David Beckham’s tattoo numbers…Over 50! 

 

   
   
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Beckham is also partly famous for his wild sense of style, from bespoke suits and interesting sartorial choices to the rotating interpretations of his quirky facial hair. However, it is the retired footballer’s collection of tattoos that many people most commonly associate with Beckham.

With over 50 different tattoos in total across a body forever gracing magazine pages, Beckham is no stranger to the hum of the machine – there’s always a new tattoo around the corner. Here we will take a look at some of his most prominent pieces and decipher what these tattoos mean.