Happy birthday David Beckham, the athlete's 21 hottest moments revisited

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We certainly love a shirtless Becks as he exited the field after a match between the Melbourne Victory and LA Galaxy at Etihad Stadium on December 6, 2011. Photo: Getty Images

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David looked dapper at the women's singles semi-final tennis match during the Qatar Open tennis tournament on February 27, 2015. Photo: Getty Images

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There is nothing cuter than this father and daughter moment during a Los Angeles Kings game from May 28, 2013. Photo: Getty Images

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Vintage Beckham with Queen Elizabeth as she received the Jubilee Baton from 6-year-old Kirsty Howard during the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Photo: Getty Images

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David with his sons Romeo and Cruz following the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015. Photo: Getty Images

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With wife Victoria Beckham at the 27th Anniversary Sports Spectacular benefiting Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 20, 2012. Photo: Getty Images

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Yes please! David showed off his tattoo to fans during his visit to Peking University in Beijing, China on March 24, 2013. Photo: Getty Images

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David snapped a selfie with his children during a fashion show by his wife Victoria Beckham at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015. Photo: Getty Images

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David made new friends during a soccer game with children-survivors of super Typhoon-Haiyan at a school ground in the central Philippines on February 14, 2014. Photo: Getty Images

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David was definite eye candy when leaving the field after a game with the Portland Timbers at The Home Depot Center on April 14, 2012. Photo: Getty Images

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Just David and his boys spent the day at World Cup Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in July 2014. Photo: Getty Images

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We also give David a thumbs up from his time announcing plans to launch a new Major League Soccer franchise in Miami on February 5, 2014. Photo: Getty Images

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David with Victoria stunned at the Alexander McQueen/ Savage Beauty Gala at the Victorian & Albert Museum in London on March 12, 2015. Photo: Getty Images

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David was dressed down cool at the opening of Belstaff House on September 15, 2013 in London. Photo: Getty Images

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David showed off his soccer skills at the Dugout YouTube Live TV Show and Press Conference in Rio on July 12, 2014. Photo: Getty Images

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With a bit of scruff on his face, David celebrated 10 years as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in London on February 9, 2015. Photo: Getty Images

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Adjusting his laces during the Ligue 1 match at Parc des Princes, this soccer star proves noone can 'Bend it Like Beckham' on May 18, 2013. Photo: Getty Images

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Getting slimed with sons Cruz and Romeo during Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2014. Photo: Getty Images

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This was one sure white out as David and Victoria made their way down the carpet at the Met Gala in NYC on May 5, 2014. Photo: Getty Images

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Time and time again, David proves his style. This time, he posed with his award backstage at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards on November 7, 2013. Photo: Getty Images

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U.S. President Barack Obama posed for photographs with the Los Angeles Galaxy in the East Room of the White House on May 15, 2012. Photo: Getty Images

Happy birthday David Beckham: the athlete's 21 hottest moments revisited

By Mary Peffer