Romeo, the son of English great David Beckham, has retired from professional football at the age of 22.
The Son Of David Beckham, Romeo, Retires From Football
Romeo Beckham has opted to call time on his football career to pursue a career in modeling, having already signed with a top fashion agent.
Based on reports from The Sun, Beckham left Premier League club Brentford to toe the line of his month, Victoria, by venturing into fashion.
The midfielder was offered a new contract by Brentford FC in June 2024 to stay on with their B team, but he turned down that offer.
Romeo Beckham started training with the Bees in 2023 after exiting Inter Miami, the team co-owned by his father.
The 21-year-old, who featured in a Burberry campaign at the age of ten and was named Britain’s 26th best-dressed man in 2011, has now signed with a top fashion agent in Paris, Safe management.
Romeo Beckham, who has in the past been described by his father, David, as the “fashion one” in the family landed a £1.2 million deal with Puma in 2021.
The Englishman has also modeled for fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent and was the cover model of L’Uomo Vogue in 2021.
Romeo Beckham And Brentford Penguins
However, Romeo is still interested in football, as he wants to contribute to the Brentford Penguins, a team committed to players aged five and above with Down’s syndrome.
Brentford Penguins were created by former footballer Allan Cockram, who played for several clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Bristol Rivers. He is also the current manager of Cambridge University.
Brentford Penguins are based at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London, and they were founded in October 2017.
Who Is Romeo Beckham?
Romeo Beckham, 22, is an English former footballer who played as a forward.
Romeo Beckham’s Personal Information?
He was born in the City of Westminster on September 1, 2002, and his father is former footballer David Beckham.
Romeo Beckham’s mother is fashion designer and former Spice Girls member, Victoria Beckham.
Romeo has 3 siblings; elder brother, Brooklyn Joseph (born on March 4, 1999, in London), and younger brother, Cruz David (born on February 20, 2005, in Madrid).
The 22-year-old also has a sister, Harper Seven (born on July 10, 2011, in Los Angeles).
Romeo Beckham’s Net Worth?
Romeo’s net worth is estimated to be between the region of €4 million – €6 million.
Clubs He Played For In His Career?
Romeo Beckham played for the youth teams of several clubs, namely; Arsenal, Inter Miami, and Brentford.
Romeo Beckham
In 2014, Romeo Beckham joined Arsenal’s Academy but was released the following year (2015).
Following his release, he admitted that he no longer wished to pursue a football career, instead taking up tennis training with Andy Murray.
However, in 2020, Romeo announced that he was looking to return to football after a five-year absence.
In support of the decision, David Beckham replaced the tennis court he had previously built at the family home with a football pitch.
Romeo Beckham tried his best to become a household name in football, however, he didn’t have enough quality to reach the level of his father.
