David Beckham Celebrates 50th Birthday With Heartfelt Tribute to Family

Soccer legend David Beckham just hit the big 5-0, and he’s feeling nothing but gratitude. In a heartfelt Instagram post on May 2, the football icon reflected on his journey, thanking everyone from teammates and fans to his parents, sisters, and most importantly, his family. “My biggest accomplishment is and will always be my family,” he wrote. Beckham also posted a carousel of touching photos from his childhood, early career, and sweet family moments featuring Victoria and their four kids Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.

The milestone celebration started early with a star-studded bash in Miami on March 30, where celebs like Tom Brady, Lionel Messi, and Shaquille O’Neal turned up to toast the man of the hour. On his actual birthday, Beckham also launched a fundraiser in support of UNICEF, further showing that even at 50, he’s still making moves that matter. Victoria Beckham joined the lovefest with a touching video tribute and wrote, “You complete me.” The two even danced together to Dolly Parton’s “Islands in the Stream” in a cute pre-birthday clip.

See the full birthday tribute, Victoria’s sweet message, and all the best photos from Beckham’s big 5-0 below.