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EX-football star David Beckham celebrated his 44th birthday but throughout his career his fashion choices have attracted more attention than his on-field performance.

The former Manchester United star who was known for his mind-boggling free kicks has been spotted with some dodgy hairdos and questionable outfits.

 EX-football star David Beckham is celebrating his 44th birthday today but throughout his career his fashion choices have attracted more attention than his on-field performance
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EX-football star David Beckham is celebrating his 44th birthday today but throughout his career his fashion choices have attracted more attention than his on-field performanceCredit: Getty Images - Getty

David married Victoria Beckham in a star-studded wedding in Ireland in 1999 after a star studded  which cost in the region of £500,000.

He is well-known for his skills on the field but he is also renowned for his outrageous  ashion sense which has drawn some criticism.

So to mark his 44th birthday we’ve unearthed some of his most heinous fashion mistakes.

1. Casual look

 David was spotted wearing this outfit in Madrid, Spain in 2006
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David was spotted wearing this outfit in Madrid, Spain in 2006Credit: Rex Features

2. Shiny trousers

 David pictured leaving training for Real Madrid in 2004
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David pictured leaving training for Real Madrid in 2004Credit: Rex Features

3. Silk suit

 David and Victoria pictured before they attended Elton John's annual party
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David and Victoria pictured before they attended Elton John's annual partyCredit: Rex Features

4. A little bit too big?

 David Beckham pictured in Tokyo days before his move to Madrid
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David Beckham pictured in Tokyo days before his move to MadridCredit: Rex Features

5. Blend it like Beckham

 David and Victoria pictured in Venice in 2006
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David and Victoria pictured in Venice in 2006Credit: Rex Features

6. Flip flops flop

 David after training in Spain in 2004 wearing flip flops
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David after training in Spain in 2004 wearing flip flopsCredit: Rex Features

7. Dodgy jacket

 David at the launch of the Pepsi commercial in 2004
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David at the launch of the Pepsi commercial in 2004Credit: Rex Features

8. Royal mistake

 David Beckham met Prince Charles at Hyde Park in London in 2000
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David Beckham met Prince Charles at Hyde Park in London in 2000Credit: Rex Features

9. Bold hat choice

 David snapped in Madrid Plazza Oriente in 2003
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David snapped in Madrid Plazza Oriente in 2003Credit: Rex Features

10. Wrong size

 David before a press conference in 2003
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David before a press conference in 2003Credit: Rex Features

11. Dirty jeans

 David arriving to the Ruber Clinic in Madrid after wife Victoria gave birth to their third son Cruz
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David arriving to the Ruber Clinic in Madrid after wife Victoria gave birth to their third son CruzCredit: Rex Features

12. All in brown

 David Beckham wore a brown suit when he visited No 10 Downing Street in May 2002
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David Beckham wore a brown suit when he visited No 10 Downing Street in May 2002Credit: Rex Features

13. Someone call the fashion police

 David Beckham at the launch of a new range of police sunglasses in London in 2002
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David Beckham at the launch of a new range of police sunglasses in London in 2002Credit: Rex Features

14. Tracksuit in New York

 

 Becks was spotted in 2003 with a plaster cast after he broke a bone
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Becks was spotted in 2003 with a plaster cast after he broke a boneCredit: Rex Features

15. Beyond the norm

 David Beckham at the Premiere of Beyond the Promised Land
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David Beckham at the Premiere of Beyond the Promised LandCredit: Rex Features

16. Striped suit pose

 David Beckham posing in a pair of police sunglasses in a striped suit
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David Beckham posing in a pair of police sunglasses in a striped suitCredit: Rex Features

17. Keeping it real

 David Beckham wearing a baggy pair of jeans in New York in 2003
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David Beckham wearing a baggy pair of jeans in New York in 2003Credit: Rex Features

18. Tight suits

 David and Victoria at the Versace party in London in 1999
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David and Victoria at the Versace party in London in 1999Credit: Rex Features

19.  Sleeveless shirt

 David and Victoria and at Hyde Park in 1999 before meeting Prince Charles
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David and Victoria and at Hyde Park in 1999 before meeting Prince CharlesCredit: Rex Features

20. Dressed in white

 David and Victoria before heading to the Met Bar in London in 1999
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David and Victoria before heading to the Met Bar in London in 1999Credit: Rex Features

21. Pre-wedding day

 David and Victoria a day before their wedding in Dublin in 1999
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David and Victoria a day before their wedding in Dublin in 1999Credit: Rex Features

22. Puzzling premiere outfit

 The star studded pair were snapped at the screening of Withnail and I
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The star studded pair were snapped at the screening of Withnail and ICredit: Rex Features

 23. Cowboy boots

 The ex-football star was pictured wearing baggy ripped jeans, cowboy boots and a white shirt before his medical for Real Madrid
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The ex-football star was pictured wearing baggy ripped jeans, cowboy boots and a white shirt before his medical for Real MadridCredit: Reuters

24. Dodgy do

 David pictured holding son Brooklyn's hand at Nice terminal in 2003
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David pictured holding son Brooklyn's hand at Nice terminal in 2003Credit: MaxPPP

25. Style it out like Beckham

 David Beckham pictured shopping in Manchester the morning after he was hit and suffered a cut over his eye as a result of a flying boot which was kicked by Sir Alex Ferguson
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David Beckham pictured shopping in Manchester the morning after he was hit and suffered a cut over his eye as a result of a flying boot which was kicked by Sir Alex FergusonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

26. Keeping a low profile

 David Beckham pictured with his son Brooklyn and baby Romeo at Heathrow Airport in 2003
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David Beckham pictured with his son Brooklyn and baby Romeo at Heathrow Airport in 2003Credit: PA:Press Association

27. Christmas shopping with Victoria

 David and Victoria pictured in between doing some Christmas shopping in 2002
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David and Victoria pictured in between doing some Christmas shopping in 2002Credit: Matrix

28. Pattern sweater

 David Beckham getting some last minute Christmas shopping in Manchester in 2001
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David Beckham getting some last minute Christmas shopping in Manchester in 2001Credit: Eamon Clarke

29. Man in black

 David spotted in London with Brooklyn in 2002 dressed in black and wearing a hairband
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David spotted in London with Brooklyn in 2002 dressed in black and wearing a hairbandCredit: Matrix

30. White shoes

 David Beckham arrived at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on December 2001 wearing a pair of questionable shoes.
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David Beckham arrived at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on December 2001 wearing a pair of questionable shoes.Credit: PA:Press Association

31. Shinny brown trousers

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32. Wedding anniversary dinner

 David Beckham seems to be a fan of the white tux after wearing it on a night out to celebrate his wedding anniversary in 2001
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David Beckham seems to be a fan of the white tux after wearing it on a night out to celebrate his wedding anniversary in 2001Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

33. Looking rugged

 David Beckham and Victoria enjoyed a night on the town in Manchester until 2AM in December
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David Beckham and Victoria enjoyed a night on the town in Manchester until 2AM in DecemberCredit: James and Eamonn Clarke

34. Unique style

 David Beckham pictured with Victoria at the Prince's Trust benefit concert in Hyde Park in July.
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David Beckham pictured with Victoria at the Prince's Trust benefit concert in Hyde Park in July.Credit: Reuters

35. Dodgy in denim

 The football star pictured nipping in to Selfridges after training in 2001
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The football star pictured nipping in to Selfridges after training in 2001Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

36. The fashion gods wouldn't approve

 David and Victoria pictured before heading to a Millennium party in Manchester in 2000
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David and Victoria pictured before heading to a Millennium party in Manchester in 2000Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

37.  Long leather jacket with baggy trousers

 David and Victoria pictured leaving his house back in 1997
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David and Victoria pictured leaving his house back in 1997Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

38. Does your mother know ... what you're wearing?

 

 David Beckham and Victoria leaving an ABBA concert at the West End back in 1999
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David Beckham and Victoria leaving an ABBA concert at the West End back in 1999Credit: Max Ciscotti

39. V-neck and sandals

 David and Victoria enjoying a stroll around New York in 1998
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David and Victoria enjoying a stroll around New York in 1998Credit: Frank Spooner Pictures

40. Hat it again!

 Becks pictured leaving Harrods in London in 1999
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Becks pictured leaving Harrods in London in 1999Credit: Big Pictures

41. (Ban)danna

 David and Victoria pictured at a London hotel in 2000
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David and Victoria pictured at a London hotel in 2000Credit: Rex Features

42. Outrageous dress sense

 David Beckham at a signing for his wife Victoria's new record Out Of Your Mind
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David Beckham at a signing for his wife Victoria's new record Out Of Your MindCredit: PA:Press Association

43. Elton's party

 David and Victoria pictured in the SoHo bar in 2002
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David and Victoria pictured in the SoHo bar in 2002Credit: Mission Pictures

44. Puppy Love

 David and Victoria leave Dublin for a Christmas get-together with their pets in 1997
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David and Victoria leave Dublin for a Christmas get-together with their pets in 1997Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd