Football Star—David Beckham
绿茵王子——大卫·贝克汉姆
To me a hero is someone who stands out in your mind. Not only could they be a role model， but also excel beyond what we can do. A hero shows all the greatest characteristics one can have， and uses these in the best intentions. Whether your hero is an athlete or a politician， they are the best they can be to others with them， and others surrounding them. When I think of who is my hero， I think of common interests. I think of sports， and love of a game. I think of making a difference， being the best， and leading a community to achieve a rank. Not only these qualities， but being nice to fans and family， supporting others who don't have the option. That is what I see my hero as， someone that shines at all times.
David Joseph Robert Beckham was born on May 2， 1975 in Leytonstone， London. David is considered to be the best and most well known professional soccer players of his time. He sets a great example for the level of soccer that can be played. He is by far a role model， and has grown to become more than that. Being one of the most famous soccer players， he has the skill， the looks， and the life.
David's love of soccer started when he was very young， he played all through his youth and continues with the sport today. He has made a difference to England， helping them to become even greater at the game. They have become well known for their soccer， and he is one of the biggest contributors. David isn't only a contributor to England， but to anyone who watches and enjoys the game. He gives the crowd what they want to see， and supports his family as well. In March 1999， he became a father to a son named Brooklyn， a few months later he married Victoria Adams. The soon to be Victoria Beckham was a Spice Girl nicknamed Posh.
Beckham receives mails all the time， most of these are from supporters. For the ones that are ill， or not doing so great， he and his wife give them a call. They arrange to see them and try to raise their spirits. Sometimes they will give them tickets to a game， too. It is things like this that make David Beckham my hero. He follows what I explain one to be. He is nice to people， does more than just play his sport， and makes a difference in people's lives. By watching him on TV， it makes me want to go out and play soccer， and become as good as he is...maybe even try to play professional and go to the World Cup.
David plays on Manchester United in Manchester， England， which is also a very respected team whom he has made appearances with 387 times. Through these games he has scored a total of 81 goals. Playing as a midfielder， he was voted to be player of the year， and second for player of the year of the overall year poll. David has also had 8 appearances at World Cup playing for England. Of these 8 games， he has scored 9 goals. As you can see he stands out for his team with ranks and points. But not only for his team， but for the country of England as well. He was a captain most recently for England as they headed into the World Cup. David came just short of a few awards in 1999-2000. He was second for best player in Europe， as well as second best player in the World. Not only is he one of the greatest players， but also has been wanted by many to be knighted in England. By his grace he has earned the chance， but the question is whether or not they will actually knight him.
As you can see， David is one of the best soccer players in the world. He shows honor and victory in the game， and out of it. Supporting people with needs， he cares for his surrounding environment. David is one of the greatest examples of a professional soccer player I have ever seen. His skills go beyond others， and his attitudes are set to an excellent role model's. Although he is more than a role model， hopefully from his actions we will have more people to follow that will try to do the same.
偶像就是我心中那个超凡杰出之人。他们不但要成为人们的行为榜样，还要超越他人，做到玉树临风、技压群雄。你的偶像或许是运动员，或许是政治家，他们都是最优秀的，拥有大批跟随者。每当提起“谁是我的偶像”这一话题，我都要想一想我们共同的兴趣爱好，想想所钟爱的体育运动，想想他是否是风云人物，能否带队出征赢得名次。除此之外，他还应对他的支持者友善，对家人关爱，尊重他人的意见。这就是我心目中偶像所具备的素质，他应永远出类拔萃，光芒四射。
大卫·约瑟夫·罗伯特·贝克汉姆1975年5月2日生于伦敦雷顿斯通。人们都把贝克汉姆看成是这个时代最负盛名、踢得最棒的职业足球运动员。他为这一职业树立了先锋榜样，是球场上的领军人物！球技高超、长相俊朗、人生辉煌，他是家喻户晓的足球运动员。
年少的小贝就对足球极其钟爱，从青少年时开始踢球直至今日。在贝克汉姆的带领下英格兰成为足球巨擘。如今英国的足球运动著称于世，小贝是最大的功臣之一。他不仅帮助了英国足球，也给每个看球的观众带来了享受。贝克汉姆带领球队众望所归赢得多场比赛。在家里，他也成为顶梁柱。1999年3月，他的儿子布鲁克林出生了，小贝初为人父。几个月后，贝克汉姆与维多利亚·亚当斯完婚，迅速成为他太太的维多利亚·贝克汉姆就是辣妹演唱组成员之一——高贵辣妹。
贝克汉姆总会收到球迷的来信。若知道有人最近生病或是表现不佳，小贝夫妇就会给他们打个电话，以表慰问。夫妻俩经常安排与球迷聚会，为大家鼓劲儿，有时还会赠送球票。就是诸如此类的小事令我对贝克汉姆佩服不已。小贝和我所阐释的偶像形象完全一致。他对人友善，在球场上奋力踢球，还为我们平淡的生活注入一剂新生力量。从电视上看他踢球，也让我直想走出家门到球场上射门，梦想着能像大卫一样潇洒……或许有一天也能踢场专业球赛，踢进世界杯。
小贝效力于英国曼联，代表球队出场387次，进球81个。作为中场球员，他入选当年最佳球员候选人，并最终获得第二名。代表英国国家队出战世界杯的8场比赛中奉献了9次入球。事实证明，小贝高超的球技使他出类拔萃。他不仅为球队效力，更致力于为英国夺誉，参加了英格兰进入世界杯的多场比赛。1999年至2000年赛季之间，小贝更是荣誉满怀。在欧洲足球先生和世界足球先生的评选中都获得了第二名。小贝是世界上最伟大的足球运动员之一。在英国，很多人呼吁要授予他爵士之位。球场上的飒爽英姿已经为贝克汉姆赢得了足够的资本，但问题是他们是否真能授予小贝爵士头衔。
正如大家所见，小贝是世界最顶尖的足球运动员之一。球场上下，小贝被光辉与荣誉围绕。他总会支持朋友，关心周围的事情。贝克汉姆是我所了解的职业足球运动员中的表率。他不仅会技压群雄，其思想态度更是堪称楷模。虽然贝克汉姆的影响力已经远远超过了一般的偶像明星，期望会有更多的人从他的故事中得到启发，创造佳绩。
译者感言
环顾当今国际足坛，也许再也找不到第二个球星能与皇马中场大卫·贝克汉姆制造出的麻辣新闻相抗衡了。这个英国的“万人迷”球员和他的流行歌星太太辣妹，每天都是英国媒体追踪报道的对象。
毫无疑问，贝克汉姆独具魅力，少时踢球以来他就技压群雄！他永远是英格兰球队中最受人关注的球星，不但因为他那与好莱坞明星别无二致、俊朗帅气的外表，他出色的定位球和长传能力使得喜爱他的球迷遍布世界！在皇马，贝克汉姆也是逐渐靠实力占据了主力位置。一次次成功射门进球，让人们开始重新审视这个长久以来一直被形容为花瓶、因帅气而风靡世界的男人。他的传球、他的大局观以及他的任意球，一场场比赛下来，这些都表明贝克汉姆实际上是一名球技出众的实力派球员。实力也好，帅气也罢，无可否认，贝克汉姆已经成为英格兰球坛的精神领袖！
