At his prime the best right midfielder in the world, David Beckham has brought joy to his fans and glory/wealth to his clubs. While his Real Madrid career was less than stellar, his influence on the game was nonetheless massive, and although his contribution to the sport off the field was far more than his on-the-field play in the later stages of his career, it nevertheless ushered in a new age of soccer in the world, one in which the public, the press and the pitch are all inextricably connected.
