Records and Awards

1. David holds the record for the most assists at World Cup and European championships - 11 in total.
2. David’s most famous goal - from the half-way line against Wimbledon in the 1996/7 season - is considered by many to be the greatest Premier League goal of all time.
3. David was runner up for world footballer of the year twice - in 2000 and 2001.
4. David was the first player for England to score in three different world cups.
5. He was won a league championship at all three clubs he’s been a permanent player - Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy.
6. In 2004, David was the world’s highest-paid footballer.
7. David was the first player in history to reach 100 Champions League appearances.
8. His best season was arguably 2001/2, during which he scored 16 goals across all competitions.
9. David was awarded ‘player of the year’ at Brimsdown Rovers for the 1989/1990 season.
10. In 2001, David was awarded a coveted Gold Blue Peter badge.