Today, May 2, his 43rd birthday celebrates the legend of football, a stylish and successful man, a loving husband and a caring father - David Beckham.

In honor of this, the editorial site of TV. UA has found for its readers 7 interesting facts in his biography, which will change your ideas about the star footballer.

David Beckham has fears. One of them is ornithophobia. A brutal athlete is afraid ... of birds!.

Of course, in the collection of David a huge number of expensive cars, but a great passion handsome feels to motorcycles.

Beckham was the first man to appear on the cover of the female glossy magazine about the fashion "Elle".

David Beckham is rightfully considered an icon of style. He does not hide that in forming the image he consults with his wife, whom he fully trusts. And the magazine "GQ" included him in his rating of the most stylish men.

The legend of football has four children. Three sons? Brooklyn Joseph (19), Romeo James (15), Cruz David (13) and the beautiful daughter? Harper Seven (6). Careful father spends all his free time with children.

David Beckham is a well-known benefactor.

For example, in 2013, having concluded a contract with Saint-Germain for five months, he immediately stipulated that he would transfer all his wages to a children's charitable organization.

In 2003, Queen Elizabeth II made Beckham an officer of the Order of the British Empire. This order, as is known, the Queen hands for personal merit. Beckham received it "for the protection of the interests of the country on the international sports arena".

Recall, previously it became known that Lilia Rebrik became mother for the second time.