OTD in 1991, 16-year-old David Beckham signed his first contract with Man Utd

On 8 July 1991, sixteen-year-old David Beckham signed his first contract with Manchester United, joining the U-18s as one of "Fergie's Fledglings."

Beckham cracked into the first squad for the 1992-93 season, but made only one appearance over the next two years, then went on loan to Preston North End. He returned in 1995 and became a regular starter, making a total of 394 appearances before moving to Real Madrid in 2003. Before his departure, he won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and one Champions League trophy.