10 Things You Didn't Know About David Beckham

4. He Dropped Out Of School At 16

England's David Beckham celebrates scoring the second goal against Finland
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David dropped out of school early to play for Manchester United's junior teams, which proved to be a good move for him as he made his debut for the first team two years later when he was only 18 years old.

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