Hundreds of column inches have been dedicated to his many looks throughout his career, here is a look back at some of the best (and worst) looks of David Beckham.
Not just different hair: David Beckham and then-girlfriend Julie Killilea in 1996. Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke/Eamonn and James Clarke/EMPICS Entertainment
A longer and blonder look after his marriage to Victoria Adams in 1998. Credit: Tony Harris/ PA
Primping in 1999. Credit: Michael Steele/EMPICS Sport
Baby Beckham arrives: David speaking to media after Brooklyn Joseph Beckham was born in London in 1999. Credit: Michael Crabtree/PA Archive/Press Association Images
After so many years of the blond curtains Beckham unveiled his new shorn look during the Premiership match against Leicester City in 2000. Credit: Rui Vieira/PA
David Beckham laughs at a media joke concerning his mohican hairstyle in 2001. Credit: John Walton/EMPICS Sport
Beckham poses in 2002. Credit: Doug Peters /EMPICS Entertainment
Highlights for a visit to Downing Street in 2002. Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA
A carefree look for 2002. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA
David's longer locks in 2003 needed not just one, but two ponytails. Credit: Ian West/PA
Becks unleashes his flowing locks in 2003. Credit: EMPICS Entertainment
David has his long hair braided in 2003. Credit: Nick Potts/PA
Another stint with a shaved head in 2004. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA
Even in 2005 this was a retro look. Credit: Michael Regan/EMPICS Sport
A talk look in 2006. Credit: Martin Rickett/PA
A bleached crop for 2007. Credit: Nick Potts/PA
Back at Number 10 with Gordon Brown and Andy Murray in 2009. Credit: Doug Peters/Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment
A beard for Beckham in 2009. Credit: Sean Dempsey/PA
A more sophisticated look in 2011. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA
Modern-day Beckham in 2012. Credit: Olivier Douliery/ABACA USA/Empics Entertainment
A last look - David Beckham last week. Credit: Dargent Vincent/ABACA/Press Association Images