Soccer great David Beckham has played for Manchester United, England, Real Madrid and the L.A. Galaxy. He is married to Victoria Beckham, also known as Posh from the Spice Girls.
Athlete George Best played for Manchester United and was named European Footballer of the Year in 1968. His brief career ended by the time he was 25.
Bobby Charlton is best known for being one of England's most accomplished soccer player of all time.
Scottish soccer legend Kenny Dalglish was a star striker for Celtic and Liverpool before becoming a successful manager.
Soccer player Ronaldo starred for the Brazilian national team and several European clubs over the course of a career that spanned nearly two decades.
Professional soccer player Landon Donovan led the U.S. national team to the quarterfinals in the 2002 World Cup.
Didier Drogba has earned worldwide acclaim as a professional soccer player and champion for peace in his native Ivory Coast.
Soccer player Cesc Fàbregas has starred for the Arsenal and FC Barcelona clubs and led Spain to multiple championships in international competition.
Alex Ferguson is a Scottish soccer player known for his highly successful, long-term management of the Manchester United league.
Mia Hamm is a former American soccer player who has scored more international goals than any other player, male or female.
Professional soccer player Kaká helped São Paulo take home the World Cup title in 2002. He later lead Milan to Champions League and Club World Cup titles.
Scotsman Paul Lambert became a successful soccer manager after a Hall of Fame playing career with St. Mirren, Borussia Dortmund and Glasgow Celtic.
Soccer great Diego Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, though his accomplishments were later overshadowed by his battles with drug abuse.
Argentina native Lionel Messi has established records for goals scored and won individual awards en route to worldwide recognition as the best player in soccer.
Alex Morgan was the youngest member of the U.S. women's national team during the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, and won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic women's soccer team in 2012
A member of three Brazilian World Cup-champion teams, Pelé is considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time.
Soccer superstar Ronaldinho was a member of Brazil's 2002 World Cup championship team and twice won the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player who has set records while playing for both Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Wayne Rooney is one of the world's best-known soccer players and a top scorer for the Manchester United club.
Goalkeeper Hope Solo helped the U.S. Women's Soccer Team win gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. She also appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2011.
Liberian soccer star George Weah was named African, European and World Player of the Year in 1995 and has since become a prominent humanitarian and politician.
One of soccer's all-time greats, Zinedine Zidane led France to victory at the 1998 World Cup, but was thrown out of the '06 Cup final for striking an opponent.