Beckham to America

Tom Brady is a hero, Derek Jeter is an icon, and Michael Jordan is a legend.  These three men are recognized all over the world, but there may be one man that is even greater.  That man is David Beckham.  Beckham is one of the best and most popular soccer players in the world, especially a few years ago when he was in his prime, but why?  One, he has the talent.  Swift soccer skills and great goal scoring ability, he has a lot to put on the pitch.  Two, he has the looks.  He dresses well, looks nice, and always presents himself well. Finally, and extremely most importantly, he knows how to market himself.  That is the key in how to become one of the most popular people in the world.  He handles himself well on the pitch, with the media, and in public.  He has never really shown a reason to be hated other than you root for a team he does not play for.  He also plays the world’s game.  Playing the world’s most popular and recognizable sport helps him become higher than Brady, Jeter, and Jordan.  Him being sold to the Los Angeles Galaxy also helped bring a little more excitement to America for the game of soccer.  He may have been passed his prime and may have been a disappointment to some, but he still brought his swagger and his style to America and is still one of the most recognizable men on the planet.  Most people do not realize this, but MLS stadiums are selling out and soccer is as popular as it has ever been in America and Beckham coming to America to play does have something to do with that.