Did you know that David Beckham is the Ambassadorial President of the British Fashion Council? The role is intended to promote British fashion overseas. Today, we can say the former footballer is an influential sartorial figure, but it hasn't always been that way. There is more than a little debate about whether Beckham has always been a fashion icon.
As the former athlete turns 51, we've put together a gallery of his looks throughout the years. Click through and be the judge!