Romeo Beckham

Romeo James Beckham (born 1 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Fort Lauderdale CF.

Romeo Beckham
Personal information
Full name Romeo James Beckham
Date of birth (2002-09-01) 1 September 2002
Place of birth Westminster, England
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Fort Lauderdale CF
Number 11
Youth career
2014–2015 Arsenal
2021– Inter Miami CF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Fort Lauderdale CF 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:08, 22 October 2021 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Beckham was born in Portland Hospital in the City of Westminster, London.[1] He is the son of the former England international captain David Beckham and the singer Victoria Beckham.[2] His brothers Brooklyn and Cruz also played football with him for Arsenal, however all were released from the club's youth system.[3] He remains an Arsenal supporter.[4] He attended Wetherby School in London and then Millfield School in Street, Somerset.[5][6]

Club career

Arsenal

In 2014, Beckham joined Arsenal's Academy but was released the following year.[3] After his release, he admitted that he no longer wished to pursue a career in football, instead taking up tennis training with Andy Murray.[7] In 2020, however, Beckham announced that he was looking to return to football after a five-year absence.[4] In support of the decision, his father, David Beckham, replaced the tennis court he had previously built at the family home with a football pitch.[7]

Fort Lauderdale CF

In September 2021, after turning 19, Beckham joined USL League One club Fort Lauderdale CF, the reserve affiliate of his father's Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.[8] This came after he had been seen training with the Inter Miami team in February.[9] On 19 September, Beckham made his professional debut in a 2–2 draw against Tormenta FC.[10] In that match, he appeared alongside Harvey Neville, the son of his father's former Manchester United team mate Phil Neville.[11]

Career statistics
As of match played 22 October 2021[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fort Lauderdale CF 2021 USL League One60——60
Career total 60000060

References
  1. "Posh Resting after Romeo birth". BBC News. 2 September 2002. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  2. Marr, Madeleine (2 September 2021). "David Beckham's son celebrated a birthday at Grutman's soon to open Miami Beach spot". Miami Herald. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  3. Tong, Kobe (9 September 2018). "How David Beckham's three sons fared after they signed for Arsenal's academy". GiveMeSport. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  4. "Romeo Beckham: Could he follow in his father David Beckham's footsteps with football career?". Goal.com. 1 September 2002. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  5. "David Beckham watches son Romeo play football". The Independent. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  6. O'Malley, Katie (10 August 2018). "Victoria Beckham Jokes About Paying Way Too Much For Children's Private Education". ELLE. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  7. Neveling, Andre (21 January 2021). "5 reasons why Romeo Beckham, David and Victoria's lookalike supermodel son, is about to become Brand Beckham's next big superstar". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  8. Carlisle, Jeff (5 September 2021). "David Beckham's son Romeo joins Fort Lauderdale CF". ESPN. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  9. "David and Victoria Beckham's Son Romeo Joins Fort Lauderdale CF Soccer Team: 'Follow Your Dreams'". 6 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  10. "Fort Lauderdale CF 2–2 Tormenta FC". Soccerway.
  11. "Romeo Beckham makes pro debut alongside another Man Utd legend's son". Metro. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  12. Romeo Beckham at Soccerway
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