Position: Midfield

Squad Number: 7

Born: Leytonstone 02 May 1975

Height: 6 foot 00

Previous Clubs: Signed from trainee, Preston NE (loan)

Notes: David Beckham has come through the ranks at Old Trafford and is already regarded as one of the most technically-gifted midfielders in world football. His goal on the opening day of the 96-97 season, when he lobbed Wimbledon's Neil Sullivan from the halfway line, has already gone into United folklore and two weeks later he established himself in the England side. He was also named in the PFA Premiership Team of the Year for 96-97, as voted for by fellow professionals, and scooped the much coveted PFA Young Player of the Year award for the same campaign.