David Beckham – Before
Legend has it that David Beckham and his two sisters never starved in their youth. Their father worked as an appliance repairman, while their mother held a job as a hair stylist. David’s parents were diehard fans of Manchester United—a fanaticism that he inherited—and from a young age, he dreamed of making it big in the world of soccer.
At just seven years old, David was accepted into the Manchester United young training program, with his parents’ full support. He signed his first contract with Manchester United in 1993, and since then, he’s made over $255 million in total career earnings.