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Happy 40th birthday David Beckham!

His life in pictures here.

Congratulations David Beckham! Our favourite retired soccer legend, underwear model, and dad today turns 40.

We’re sure he is celebrating in style with his wife Victoria and sons Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 12, and Cruz, 10, and three-year-old daughter Harper.

The Weekly takes a look at his life (career and questionable fashion with Posh Spice) in pictures here. Happy birthday David Beckham!

David Beckham…

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – AUGUST 11: David Beckham of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the third goal in the 1996 FA Charity Shield between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on August 11, 1996 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Allsport/Getty Images)

A baby-faced Beckham playing for Manchester United Youth in 1993.

Beckham in his England gear in 1997.

Beckham with the FA Cup in 1997.

Beckham celebrating at goal at the 1998 Soccer World Cup.

With new fiancee Victoria Adams in 1998.

With new fiancee Victoria Adams in 1998.

Playing for Manchester United in 1998.

Victoria Adams & David Beckham, Backstage After Whitney Houston Concert, At Wembley Arena, London

UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 20: Victoria Adams & David Beckham, Backstage After Whitney Houston Concert, At Wembley Arena, London (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

‘Versace Club’ Gala Party In London

David & Victoria Beckham Attend The ‘Versace Club’ Gala Party In London. (Photo by Justin Goff\UK Press via Getty Images)

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English footballer David Beckham, 1999. (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images)

With the European Cup in 1999.

Beckham after a UEFA Champions League match in 1999.

On the field with son Brooklyn in 2000.

Beckham in 2000.

Beckham celebrates after a win for Manchester United in 2000.

Beckham at a press conference in 2001.

Showing off platinum locks in the Champions League in 2002.

Beckham with the FA Cup in 2003.

After signing with Real Madrid in 2003.

Showing off his impressive physique in 2003.

With plaited cornrows in 2003.

Playing for Real Madrid in 2004.

Beckham for Real Madrid in 2007.

Playing for the LA Galaxy after his movie Stateside in 2008.

Playing for the LA Galaxy in 2008.

Playing for AC Milan in the UEFA Cup in 2009.

Introducing daughter Harper Beckham to the world.

Playing for the LA Galaxy in 2011.

Looking dapper in 2012.

Beckham’s first training session with Paris Saint-Germain FC in 2013.

Harper and David In New York City – September 10, 2013

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: David Beckham and Harper Beckham are seen at Vesuvio Playground in Soho on September 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Alo Ceballos/FilmMagic)

The Class Of 92 – Film Premiere

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – DECEMBER 01: David Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Romeo Beckham and Cruz Beckham attend the premiere of ‘The Class Of 92’ at Odeon West End on December 1, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/FilmMagic)

England football superstar David Beckham (R) greets survivors of devastating Typhoon Haiyan during a visit to a tent city in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines on February 13, 2014. Beckham visited the Philippines on February 13 to give comfort to survivors of the Asian country’s deadliest ever typhoon — although not everyone was sure of his identity. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE (Photo credit should read TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images)

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards 2014 – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 17: Former soccer player David Beckham, Romeo James Beckham (L) and Cruz David Beckham attend Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards 2014 at Pauley Pavilion on July 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

At The Los Angeles Kings Game

David Beckham kisses Harper Beckham at a hockey game between the Anahiem Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on April 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

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