The Evolution of David Beckham's Hotness
David Beckham is like a fine wine—only getting better with each passing year. And with 41 years of cultivated good looks under his belt, he has undeniably earned his rank as one of the sexiest celebrities on the planet. But the sexy British athlete was not always the smoldering, suit-wearing hunk he is today. Click through to see the complete metamorphosis of David Beckham's hotness, from a floppy-haired boy on the soccer field to suave heartthrob, red carpet veteran and adorable dad.
Here we start, with a young David Beckham at just 18 years of age. He's clearly got potential.
Aww, bebe Beckham.
Dawson called, he wants his hairstyle back.
Just hangin' out, smiling on a soccer field.
Gotta keep well-groomed for the ladies.
This may be a little too much grooming though... Not Beckham's finest moment—but it does give you some perspective on how far he's come.
Just look at that smug mug as he casually leans on his trophy.
Floppy hair in full effect.
And then there was Victoria...
Who knew these two lovebirds would become one of the most beloved, long-lasting power couples there is?
The many faces of David Beckham—all of them gorgeous.
That time David Beckham discovered bleach.
Which is more '90s, Victoria's choker or David's boy-band-blonde hair?
Senior portrait vibes.
Remember when wearing bandanas like this was cool?
Bye-bye blondie. It's the 2000s now, and with that comes the buzzcut.
Bend it like Beckham.
Getting feisty on the field. But honestly, is anyone even looking at his fingers?
The do-rag is a definite don't. Even if you're David Beckham.
Hmmm, which shall we comment on first... the silky black shirt with way too many buttons undone? The huge blingy cross necklace? How about those black velvet pants?
Those sunglasses though...
Add old-school cell phone for maximum impact.
Meet the luckiest little girl on earth (before David Beckham had his daughter, that is).
For a brief period in 2001, Beckham experimented with a mohawk.
The phase was short-lived, which Victoria seems happy about.
No one was safe from the tracksuit trend of the early aughts.
He has that smoldering look on lock though.
How does he manage to still look good while wearing an outfit like this?
Tracksuits: Round 2.
David Beckham running his hands through his hair in the rain. Enough said.
Late 2002 saw a return of the long bleached locks. Wonder what the Queen
I give you David Beckham, wearing one of those stretchy comb headbands.
A beanie and cargo pants—sounds about right for 2003.
2003 was a *very* experimental year in hair for Beckham.
White hot at the MTV Movie Awards. Look at Victoria—she can't keep her eyes off him.
A style of Beckham's own creation (we think?), a ponytail AND a man-bun.
The extreme baggy jeans trend is one we won't be missing anytime soon.
Fierce.
Heath Ledger, is that you?
When you're in a room with Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez and still all eyes are on you.
We're not out of the low-cut shirts and cross necklaces phase yet, it seems.
Casual has never looked so cool.
But he sure does clean up nicely.
Oh yes. Very nicely.
Beckham had Rob Pattinson hair long before Rob Pattinson did.
More bad jeans. The 2000s was just a horrible decade for denim.
Newsboy cap and a vest at the Venice Film Festival. Don't you love how they coordinated their outfits?
We are definitely judging this book by its cover.
The hunkiest hipster that ever was.
This is definitive proof of the style power of an all-black look.
Beckham celebrates his 32nd birthday with a head of platinum hair.
The LA Galaxy welcomes a new player, and the rest of America welcomes our new favorite celebrity family.
Hot dad alert! (And look at little Brooklyn on the left!)
These two sure know how to work a red carpet, as evidenced by this picture-perfect moment at the 2008 Met Gala.
We are so glad Beckham traded in those tracksuits for three-piece suits instead.
Oh yeah, we're in prime Beckham territory now. This Emporio Armani Underwear ad is everything.
Seeing Beckham shirtless on a soccer field will never get old.
It's enough to make us start watching sports.
Three of the best things to ever come out of England right here.
The rugged look suits him so well.
The best-dressed guests at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Surf's up—and so is our heart rate.
Straight out of a J.Crew catalog, but better.
Everyone else can go home now.
We never thought we'd say this but, the heavy mustache works.
This suave, sexy look is our favorite though. It's Beckham at his best.
David Beckham is officially in dad mode by 2013, and that only serves to make him more attractive. Isn't little Harper the most adorable thing?
Beckham and his mini Beckhams. Watch out, world.
David and Victoria Beckham have the red carpet thing down to a science. You can't go wrong with coordinated monochromes.
Dare we say that the gray in his beard only makes him more attractive?
Who else could wear a suede newsboy cap and that random flower pin thing and still look this sexy?
Beckham, David Beckham.
Hands down the most adorable front row at any fashion show EVER.
The day David Beckham joined Instagram was a glorious day for us all.
David Beckham being on Instagram also means more pics of his mini-me, Brooklyn. Matching hats and all.
That gaze...
David + Victoria Forever ??
It's hard to believe this is the same man who was wearing do-rags and JNCOs and velour sweats just 15 years ago. Every guy out there is probably snapping up his H&M collection hoping to look like this.
41 years of hotness and counting. We love you, David Beckham.
The Evolution of David Beckham's Hotness
David Beckham is like a fine wine—only getting better with each passing year. And with 41 years of cultivated good looks under his belt, he has undeniably earned his rank as one of the sexiest celebrities on the planet. But the sexy British athlete was not always the smoldering, suit-wearing hunk he is today. Click through to see the complete metamorphosis of David Beckham's hotness, from a floppy-haired boy on the soccer field to suave heartthrob, red carpet veteran and adorable dad.
See the evolution of David Beckham's hotness in the soccer player's sexiest photos through the years.
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