How Many Tattoos Does David Beckham Have? Meaning Behind All Revealed

The soccer fraternity knows David Beckham as the mercurial Mancunian who played for Manchester United. For others, he becomes the fashion statement for men on Earth. His sense of style marked him on the planet, while his trend-setting hairstyles at various times made people copy it. But an underrated part of his fashion sense is tattoos. Beckham inked countless tattoos on his body, showcasing his lifestyle. Most are on his arms, legs, chest, and even neck. Overall, Beckham has 63 tattoos.

There is a wide variety of large and miniature tattoos on his body. He got his first one in 1999 after he became a dad to Brooklyn. By etching that tattoo, he started a collection of inks featuring his family, career, and philosophy. So, What are some of these tattoos?

Hand tattoos of David Beckham

“व्हिक्टोरिया”

Beckham had a tattoo on the inside of his left forearm, having his wife’s name, Victoria, inked in a Hindu script. It runs horizontally on his left forearm. 

“Ut Amem Et Foveam”

It means “To Love and Cherish” and is another tribute to his wife. He placed it inside the left forearm.

“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine”

During their sixth anniversary, Beckham and Victoria inked similar tattoos and mentioned, “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” They got Hebrew script tattoos, which made them memorable. 

Cupid and Psyche Arm Tattoo

His love for art is evident in the next one, where he gets the 15th-century artist Francesco Francia’s Renaissance artwork of Cupid and Psyche on his left shoulder. The tattoo displays Cupid, the god of love, carrying his wife, Psyche, up to Heaven. It is in a setting of smoky clouds.

Ten Roses Tattoo

To mark their 10th anniversary moment, Beckham inked around ten roses on his left arm and gave a beautiful tribute to his wife, Victoria. Significantly, they always spend time together, and Beckham wanted a tattoo to resemble their relationship.

Victoria Portrait Tattoo

His wife is a part of most of the tattoos as Victoria’s iconic lingerie set photoshoot for Pop Magazine finds a place on his left forearm. He captioned it, “Till Death Us Do Part.” 

“Forever By Your Side” 

Next to the Victoria portrait was “Forever by your side,” captioned by Beckham on his left forearm. 

Biblical Proverb Tattoo

Beckham dedicated this tattoo to his son Cruz, and it is a biblical proverb 3:1 in Hebrew. It means, “My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart.” 

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“723”

Out of these tattoos, this one is a moment from his career. Placed between his index finger and thumb, Beckham got the number 7 and 23. The seven comes from his jersey number of Manchester United, while 23 is the number from his Real Madrid and La Galaxy playing days. 

“Love”

He inked the word love on his hand, with two swallow birds near the tattoo. 

“Lead With Love” 

Spreading positivity around the world, the “Lead with love” tattoo symbolizes that. 

“Seven” Finger

In another family tribute, he inked the word ‘seven’ in the length of his finger and dedicated it to his youngest daughter, Harper. 

Spider Hand Tattoo

It is one of the most recognized tattoos. Beckham inked a spider tattoo on his middle finger. He went to LA, and tattoo artist Dr. Woo created the arachnid.

David Beckham dons a beautiful angel tattoo!

“In the Face of Adversity”

He placed another one of his famous tattoos on his top right shoulder. He captioned it “In the Face of Adversity.” Fans can see an angel with a tear in her eyes and an arc above her. 

Cherub

Back to his family roots, Beckham inked a cherub of his two sons, Romeo and Brooklyn. He captioned it by stating, “Is for you I would die to defend.”

“Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear”

Apart from the one on the shoulder, Beckham has another guardian angel tattoo with the words “Let them hate as long as they fear” as he goes into his philosophical side. 

“Perfectio in Spiritu”

The Hindu script of Victoria is one of the many script tattoos he has. He has a Latin one stating, “Perfectio in Spiritu” which means “Spirit perfection.”

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“VII”

His love for number seven never fades away as Beckham inked a 3D Roman Numeral number of 7. 

“Pray For Me”

After having diverse career moves in his soccer chapter, Beckham inked “Pray for me” with clouds surrounding the caption. It symbolizes his transfer moves to other clubs. 

“Victoria”

Likewise to his left hand, he inked a Victoria tattoo on his right hand. With the caption of his wife, he placed two hummingbirds next to the tattoo, symbolizing their love and harmony. 

“99”

This number became very important for Beckham following the successful year he had personally and professionally. Beckham and Victoria got married and welcomed Brooklyn, their first child. On top of that, Beckham won the treble with Manchester United, which marked a momentous occasion. 

“Dream Big, Be Unrealistic”

On the back of his right hand, Beckham inked “Dream Big, Be Unrealistic” in a catchy way. Jay Z and Beyonce’s Rose Bowl performance-inspired Beckham to ink the words on his arm. 

“VIII.V.MMVI” and “De Integro” Wrist Tattoos

Beckham and Victoria got the Roman numerals “VII.V. MMVI.” on their right wrists to honor their love for each other. They inked it after a private ceremony in 2006 where they took their vows again. Under the numerals, they captioned it “De Integro” which means “Again from the start.”

Harper’s Drawing Tattoo

One of the creative tattoos on his body is a stick-figure drawing from his daughter, Harper. Beckham loves the tattoo and a hymn to his precious child. 

“32” 

Besides the numbers 7 and 23, 32 became a vital jersey number in his life after he joined AC Milan. He inked it in between his right thumb and index finger. 

Knights Templar Cross Tattoo

As soccer is a team game, Beckham inked a symbolic cross of the Knights Templar. The cross stood for team spirit, as soccer is a team game. 

“Siete”

Another Latin tattoo he got is “Siete” which means to sleep. A straightforward, yet powerful one!

“Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo”

He inked the names of his three sons on his back, with Brooklyn at the bottom, Cruz in the middle, and Romeo at the back of his head. It became an iconic one for the ages. 

Guardian Angel

One of the striking tattoos on his back is that of the guardian angel. Notably, it’s a crucified guardian angel tattoo and symbolizes how the angel protects you from other elements. 

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Head and Neck Tattoos of David Beckham!

Solar System Head Tattoo

Back when people got tattoos on their arms, Beckham went further up and got one on his head. He placed it on the left side of the head with a solar system illustration. Therefore, it became one of the most creative tattoos. David also has a rose tattoo on his head! 

Harper Neck tattoo

Similar to another tattoo of his daughter’s name, Harper, he got another one on his neck. 

“Pretty Lady”

Just above the Harper tattoo, Beckham got a “Pretty Lady” tattoo on the right side of his neck. He inked it with a small heart on the side and got it for Harper’s fourth birthday. 

“Buster”

Even though he named his son Brooklyn, Beckham adorably calls him Buster. He got a miniature heart where he captioned the word, Buster. 

Cross and Wings 

His love for mythology and ancient logos is mystical, as he possesses a Gothic-style cross tattoo setting two angel wings by the side. 

The Iconic Birds Tattoo

The single most striking tattoo on his body is the flock of birds tattoo on the side of his left neck. It’s a collection of birds flying away, an umpteenth impressive one on his body. 

“I Love You”

His fondness for his family is as trustworthy as it can be as he inked a tattoo, captioning, “I Love You.”

 “Dadda”

The player got a tattoo on his neck and explained it as Dada. In all likelihood, earmarked for his kids. 

Black Horse

He loves animals, and that’s probably why in 2016, he got a tattoo of a black horse. Tattoo artist Mahoney created the design. 

Chest Tattoos of David Beckham

Jesus and Cherubs

Out of all the tattoos, the Jesus and Cherubs tattoo probably is the most intricate work on his body. On his chest, he had a tattoo of Jesus being carried by three cherubs, a powerful symbol of faith and devotion. It symbolizes how Beckham wants his sons to look after him in the future. The three cherubs are his sons. 

The Agony in the Garden 

Another tattoo he has is a painting of Gustave Doré’s The Agony in the Garden painting. It is a cross on his chest, showcasing a collection of tattoos in that frame. 

Biblical Ribcage

After the chest, there is a tiny tattoo on his rib cage with Biblical verses. One cannot comprehend what it signifies because of its diminutive size. 

Eagle

The Eagle tattoo is another famous ink for Beckham. Mark Mahoney at Shamrock Social Club got him an eagle portrait on his back. It’s another intricate work. 

“1975”

Birth years are memorable for people as most of them ink it. Beckham got his birth year, 1975, on his rib cage. He was born on May 2nd, 1975. 

Classy David Beckham tattoos

“We Love You, Daddy”

The household spends time together, and David Beckham treasures those moments. Accordingly, he captioned a “We Love You Daddy” tattoo on his ribcage. Also, he dedicated one to his parents by inking the script, “Mom and Dad.”

Native American Chief

The Beckhams love America, and he got a Native American Chief tattoo on his ribcage. Notably, his son Brooklyn got the same design on his arm. Matching tattoos for father and son. 

Ship

Similar to Brooklyn and David sharing a tattoo, Beckham shares a miniature ship tattoo with his father. 

“The Man of Sorrows”

Beckham honored his grandfather by getting a portrait of Jesus, inspired by Matthew R. Brooks, who painted “The Man of Sorrows.” He had the tattoo for his late grandfather. 

Chinese Proverb

Possessing Latin and Hindu scripts, Beckham got a Chinese script in ink on his left hip. It means, “Death and life have determined appointments. Riches and honor depend upon heaven.”

Lion Thigh and Bird’s Leg tattoo

On his thigh, Beckham has a lion-faced tattoo and a tiny bird miniature on his left calf. He also has two pairs of Cherubs on his ankles, done by Mark Mahoney. 

Thus, these tattoos are a part of his life, and he extensively inked them all over his body. They are some of the best tattoos one can witness, and David Beckham is a walking work of art!

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