David Beckham is a man of many talents. Not only is he one of the most famous names in sports, but he's also one heck of a model. Tommy Hilfiger has now recognized the 38-year-old former soccer player <a target="_blank" target="_blank">as the No. 1 underwear model of the century</a>. It's just one of several career highs for Beckham, seen here modeling Emporio Armani underwear in a 2009-2010 ad campaign.
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David Beckham is a man of many talents. Not only is he one of the most famous names in sports, but he's also one heck of a model. Tommy Hilfiger has now recognized the 38-year-old former soccer player as the No. 1 underwear model of the century. It's just one of several career highs for Beckham, seen here modeling Emporio Armani underwear in a 2009-2010 ad campaign.
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Beckham makes his England debut at a World Cup qualifying match against Moldova in 1996.
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Beckham makes his England debut at a World Cup qualifying match against Moldova in 1996.
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Beckham celebrates his goal against Colombia in the 1998 World Cup.
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Beckham celebrates his goal against Colombia in the 1998 World Cup.
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As a player on Manchester United, Beckham cools down during the FA Charity Shield match against Arsenal in 1998.
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As a player on Manchester United, Beckham cools down during the FA Charity Shield match against Arsenal in 1998.
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At the 1998 World Cup, in a second-round match against Argentina, Beckham was sent off for kicking out at Diego Simeone. England lost the match on penalties and was eliminated, with Beckham becoming a hate figure for some fans.
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At the 1998 World Cup, in a second-round match against Argentina, Beckham was sent off for kicking out at Diego Simeone. England lost the match on penalties and was eliminated, with Beckham becoming a hate figure for some fans.
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Beckham poses after a news conference in Awaji-shima Island, Japan, in 2002.
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Beckham poses after a news conference in Awaji-shima Island, Japan, in 2002.
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Beckham poses with Beyonce, left, and Jennifer Lopez in Madrid during a presentation of the new Pepsi "Samourai" in 2004.
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Beckham poses with Beyonce, left, and Jennifer Lopez in Madrid during a presentation of the new Pepsi "Samourai" in 2004.
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Beckham acts as England's captain during the 2004 European Championships in Portugal.
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Beckham acts as England's captain during the 2004 European Championships in Portugal.
Beckham waves after a La Liga match between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna in 2007.
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Beckham waves after a La Liga match between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna in 2007.
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The midfielder celebrates with his sons in 2007 after Real Madrid won the Spanish League title by beating Mallorca.
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The midfielder celebrates with his sons in 2007 after Real Madrid won the Spanish League title by beating Mallorca.
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Beckham makes an appearance to promote his fragrance "David Beckham Intimately Night" in Sydney in 2007.
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Beckham makes an appearance to promote his fragrance "David Beckham Intimately Night" in Sydney in 2007.
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Beckham reveals his new No. 32 jersey after his loan move to AC Milan in 2008.
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Beckham reveals his new No. 32 jersey after his loan move to AC Milan in 2008.
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Beckham controls the ball during a 2010 World Cup qualifier.
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Beckham controls the ball during a 2010 World Cup qualifier.
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Beckham, during his time with the Los Angeles Galaxy, walks toward the line judge to have a chat during Game 1 of the MLS Western Conference semifinals in 2009.
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Beckham, during his time with the Los Angeles Galaxy, walks toward the line judge to have a chat during Game 1 of the MLS Western Conference semifinals in 2009.
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Beckham arrives at Sydney International Airport in 2010.
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Beckham arrives at Sydney International Airport in 2010.
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David and his wife, Victoria, arrive at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
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David and his wife, Victoria, arrive at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
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The Beckhams attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood, California, in 2012.
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The Beckhams attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood, California, in 2012.
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Beckham celebrated his second MLS Cup in December 2012 when he decided to leave with a year left on his contract and seek one final challenge in Europe.
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Beckham celebrated his second MLS Cup in December 2012 when he decided to leave with a year left on his contract and seek one final challenge in Europe.
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Beckham passes under London's Tower Bridge in a speedboat carrying the Olympic Torch in 2012.
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Beckham passes under London's Tower Bridge in a speedboat carrying the Olympic Torch in 2012.
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Beckham poses with Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, left, and PSG sports director Leonardo during a news conference announcing his new gig in January 2013.
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Beckham poses with Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, left, and PSG sports director Leonardo during a news conference announcing his new gig in January 2013.
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Beckham waves after PSG played Brest in<a target="_blank"> his final home match</a> in May. Beckham had <a >signed on with the team</a> just a few months prior to his <a class=
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Beckham waves after PSG played Brest in his final home match in May. Beckham had signed on with the team just a few months prior to his retirement.
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Beckham and his daughter, Harper, make their way through a crowd in New York in February. Harper, Beckham's fourth child, was born in 2011.
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Beckham and his daughter, Harper, make their way through a crowd in New York in February. Harper, Beckham's fourth child, was born in 2011.
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Since retiring from soccer, Beckham has tried his hand at acting. It was announced in March that <a target="_blank" target="_blank">he will appear in a special edition of the UK classic sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses,</a>" to raise money for a good cause.
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Since retiring from soccer, Beckham has tried his hand at acting. It was announced in March that he will appear in a special edition of the UK classic sitcom, "Only Fools and Horses," to raise money for a good cause.
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