The life of one of the most emblematic footballers, David Beckham, is receiving the documentary treatment. On Tuesday, Netflix released the trailer of beckham, a four-part documentary series about the footballer’s life and career. Its launch is scheduled for October 4.
The image shows videos of Beckham early in his career and as a child before signing for Manchester United, and his humble upbringing in east London. “I never did well in school,” he says. “The only thing I ever wanted to do was play football.”
The image features interviews with Victoria Beckham who talks about how they met and the early days of their relationship. “We used to meet in parking lots and that’s not as tacky as it sounds,” Posh says. “In good tone!” David adds.
The trailer highlights how Beckham ended up becoming a media staple with dozens of advertisements as his career took off in England. He claims fame didn’t change him, but those around him say it did. The trailer hints that Beckham had his altercation with iconic Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. It captures his time at Real Madrid, the birth of his children and the rise of his success.
“I wasn’t eating, I wasn’t sleeping. It took a toll on me. I didn’t even know myself,” he says in the image.
The documentary series was directed by Fisher Stevens and co-produced by David Garnder and Gary Neville. The series “tells the inside story of a world soccer star and cultural icon,” the official synopsis advances. “The series takes you on that roller coaster and builds a surprising, personal and definitive story of one of the most recognized and scrutinized athletes of all time.”
2023 has been a huge year for Beckham. This year, your MLS Expansion Team Inter Miami FC signed Lionel Messi, considered one of the greatest players of all time, along with players like Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.