2 MAY 2003
As England captain David Beckham rings in his 28th birthday on May 2, hellomagazine.com takes a pictorial look back at how the teenage prodigy with a shy smile has evolved into one of the world's most influential trend setters.

Since joining Manchester United in 1995 – and meeting his equally photogenic Spice Girl wife Victoria two years later – the gorgeous footballer has gradually undergone a major transformation from brown-haired boy-next-door into sun-kissed sex symbol. And as he has emerged into the international spotlight he's made bold and eclectic style statements with everything from sassy sarongs and hair bands to the pink nail polish he wore to the christening of Liz Hurley's new baby.

Click on the photo of the pre-transformation David to see a gallery of his changing fashion sense or check out this link to read his profile.

We also asked our readers whether David should leave Manchester United to move to Madrid. What do you think? Click here to cast your vote!