David Beckham's Tattoos
82David and his Tattoos
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeDavid Beckham's Body Art
Soccer star David Beckham is known as much for his fashion sense and tattoos as he is for is abilities on the playing field. After his start with Manchester United in the UK, Beckham then went to play for Real Madrid before signing a contract to play in the US for Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy team. The latest development in his career is a "timeshare" deal which will have him splitting his time between the LA Galaxy and ACMilan in Italy.
However, no matter what this 30-something sports star does, the talk always comes back to his tattoos. With rare exception, in US sports the big endorsements and outside deals tend not go to the guy with the largest tattoo collection, but with Beckham it's almost like the opposite has happened. He's even had some friction with his tattoo artist over his body art being made the feature of some ad campaigns.
The majority of Beckham’s tattoos have been done by Manchester tattooist Louis Malloy, one of the most prominent in the UK. Malloy has said he talks no more or less with his famous client about his art as he does any other customer, preferring to discuss the technical details of the design, allowing the client to keep their own motivations for the design private. Aside from the time that Beckham paid for Malloy’s airfare to Madrid, Spain to do the winged cross on his neck, Malloy has said he charges the same to David as he would any other customer.
Beck's back and torso tattoos
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeHis Back & Torso Tattoos
Beckham has had several pieces of ink added to his back over the years. They include:
Brooklyn - the name of his first-born son runs across his lower back.
Romeo - the name of his second son sits just below the base of his neck.
Cruz - the name of his third son is placed just below the winged figure.
Guardian Angel - this is how Beckham has described the figure with arms outstretched that sits between his shoulder blades. This tattoo was later expanded to include larger wings.
Winged Cross - Beckham was in the midst of the 2004 UEFA Championships when he had his UK tattooist, Louis Malloy, flown in to do this piece on the back of his neck. The British fans' reactions were a bit mixed, with some saying this tattoo and his shaved head made Beckham look like a hooligan.
Chinese Characters - this one is one of the very latest tattoo (revealed March '08), coming close on the heels of the full left forearm he had done in early 2008. Sources say the tattoo seen running down the left side of his torso on his ribs is Mandarin Chinese and reads 'Death and life have determined appointments, Riches and honors depends upon heaven.’ The work was done in Hong Kong as the LA Galaxy did some pre-season appearances.
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david's left arm tattoos
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeThe Left Arm (in-progress)
David Beckham's left arm has a lot of designs that seem to focus on his wife and his personal life. Wife Victoria, also known as former Spice Girl "Posh Spice," was commemorated with the rendition of her name in Hindi script. Interestingly, some have claimed that this tattoo has a misspelling in it, noted as the inclusion of an "h."
Below that tattoo is a phrase in Latin. "Ut Amem Et Foveam" translates as "so that I love and cherish." A Hebrew phrase has also been added above his wife's name. A symbol of indeterminate meaning is on the inside of that wrist as well
In January '08, Becks got a brand-new tattoo of his wife Victoria. It's a reproduction of a Brigitte Bardot-like pose that was taken for Pop Magazine back in 2004 and it cover the entire outside of his left forearm. A variety of sources report this is David's favorite picture of her. The tattoo has some stars around it and the phrases "Forever by your side" and "'Til death do us part."
In December 2008, David showed just a gllmpse of his most recent ink during soccer practice in Dubai! The new work was on the inside of his left upper arm and so far most people are guessing it's another cherub to match the one on the right arm in the same spot. But he also got the Hebrew saying "My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart." Apparently Beckham fit in a visit to his usual tattooist, Louis Malloy, when the whole family spent Christmas in Hertfordshire.
NEW - JULY 15, 2009 - David appeared on the TODAY Show in the US, and clearly showed off some new ink on his left arm, just above the elbow. It would seem he recently added a ring of ten roses going around the lower bicep, one for each year that he and wife Victoria have been married (they just celebrated their 10th anniv). Word out again is that the wife has been trying to get David to stop getting more ink, but it's all heresay and no direct quotes from Posh.
david's right arm tattoos
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeThe Right Arm and Forearm
Beckham's right arm contains a variety of designs that seem to speak of his career. There is the Roman numeral VII, as "seven" was his Manchester United number. He's also got the Latin phrase "Perfectio In Spiritu" which translates as "spiritual perfection."
His upper right arm has a large angel on it, and there are cherubs on the inside of his bicep, representing his boys.
In April 2007, Beckham had artist Malloy turn the piecework into a complete tattoo sleeve with the addtion of another angel, flames and the phrase "Let them hate as long as they fear." It's interesting how many news agencies have listed the tattoo as being like the designs seen in the tv show "Prison Break" when in fact, the designs are quite different. Also, that tv show did not invent the idea of tattoo sleeves.
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he is so smart with his tattoos . I like so much
i only like his sleeve i think his sleeve is well smart and im looking at getting something simular
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he's soo soo soos soo sooo hoooooottttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMNN
I just love to see him like that.....
I like his tattoos...They sooooo dope...!!!
Beckam's tattoo is really cool.
i just love love love LOVE his tattoos specially the arm full of tattoos ...that's so sexy......i love david beckham even more with his tattoos
To Silent Assassin; I know countless number of people with all-over body tattoos with a good lot of their history inked within. It doesn't "reek of insecurity", they could be memories and of important parts in his life.
I dislike football etc. so I'm not commenting on how much of a brilliant or equally bad footballer he could be. I think people with tattoos which tell a story are intriguing characters and I think it is a good idea to have memories constantly there with you. I think he suits tattoos.
beckham is the best
I think his tats look really cool
BACKHAM COOL ........
this is great...I LOWE DAWID BECKHAM...He is ....the best!!!
hah very nice - I personally don't have any tatoos, but than again I have better things to do that concern myself with someone else finds as right for them (not to be taken negatively). After reading this hub he seems to have a lot of thought put into his tatoo's - those sayings are not something you find everday. Excellent hub! I think i am becoming one of your many followers - keep'em'coming
he's a superb guy&he's full of passion&sex..i like him&he's my best player&also my idol...
Just a random thought - so much self sacrifice and the pushing of personal limits goes into reaching the top of any sport so I wonder if getting all those tattoos is some sort of calorie-free, break-out. I do admire his tenacity and drive.
david beckham is really the kind of man you could ask for, a perfect husband and a responsible father, i hope i could find somebody like him.
I agree super-hot! Thank you for this hub, I can't look away.
Beckam is so super-hot I can't stand it. Keep back from the fire. Very cool hub.
Cheryl, why do you care if he's tattooed or not? After all, it's his body, it doesn't interfere with his work and his wife seems to like it...
He is an awesome soccer player but all those tattoos are just distgusting. By the time he's 50 every part of him is going to be covered in them.
OMG I LOVE HIM U GOT SOME AMAZING TATTOOS DAVID I LOVE DEM.I'MA GET SOME WEN I GET OLDER.LOVE U TAKE CARE
WELL RATHER A SOPRTY ONE
So many guys, and girls, do this. Work so hard to get this great physique then cover it up with many random tattoos. Tattoos should enhance, not detract from, one's body. Beckham seems to be just getting them done because he can - he's got that hooked-on-ink thing going on.
I think that beckhams "tough stickers" are just that. Why does he feel the need to advertise his life history on his body? It reeks of insecurity. Overated but definately a football player worth noting as being a positive influence on English football.
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he is hott. victoria is really lucky. But I dont like his completely tatooed arms
one or two would have been enough!
love ya becks xx Lol
Great Lad, Great Father and Great Footballer..
As for the tattoos, well thats up 2 him to decide what he likes, not us
His tattooing hasn't adversely effected his career, and in fact, some of the advertising he's been hired to do has centered on his tattoos. Plus, his wife doesn't seem to mind. So who cares if he's tattooed or not?
he's my best player soccer ever ! but i think he should stop makin tattoos on his body ! his body is covered by tattoos almost !! and covering his body by more tattoos wouldn't be good i think...he's hondsome and has a sexy body,but he shouldn't do anythin that would affect his appearance ! however,it's an opinion at the end !
Nancy, the left upper arm is still not tattooed, but he's just had the entire left forearm finished off with a portrait of Victoria.
Does he have tatoo on upper left arm?
The Rose Tatoo, Anna Magnani and Burt Lancaster. Hot movie.
Fun Hub
Hector
wow thats a lot. sexy. XD
i only can say tht david is hottt!!!
Beckham is unique, he has it all.
Nice hub love the tattoos of course!
Becklegan...
He can definately play soccer, but covering your entire body in tattoo's scares me. What are you going to look like when your older?? There can't be that many things that are that special that you would want them on your body forever!
angles amung us... welcome to the US
who cares...david is solid! hot hot hot...His tatoo's are sexy like his face
i know he is like super hot but seeing those tatoos makes him even hotter so he is now HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is so hansome! Thanks for making this hub!
omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 es sooooooooooo lush!!!
David Beckham is the best soccer player ever and Los Angeles is lucky 2 have him
hi! to all... BD is the best soccer player ever hehehehe nice tattoo, body most of all God luck in your career
I am a sports star, I need to get 100's of unrealted tattoos on my body. :)
omg becks is so fit!!! hes got the best bod and some awsome tattoos hes gorgeous. luvzya x xx x
he is best soccer in world. i like watching his match. coog luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he is a terrific model & a great freekick taker























dimas says:
2 weeks ago
wao....