Romeo Beckham, the 22-year-old son of former Real Madrid and England star David Beckham, has decided to leave professional football to focus on a career in fashion. After spending the last year with Brentford B, Romeo has decided to step away from the sport and pursue his long-standing interest in the fashion industry.
Romeo's football journey began at the Arsenal academy, later moving to Inter Miami's youth system, a club co-owned by his father. In 2023, he joined Brentford's B team but has now chosen to dedicate himself entirely to fashion, a field he has previously explored through modeling work for Yves Saint Laurent, showcasing his passion for the industry.
This career shift aligns Romeo with the family’s strong presence in fashion. His mother, Victoria Beckham, is an acclaimed fashion designer, and both his father and siblings, Brooklyn and Harper, have been involved in the fashion world. Although the Beckham family has deep roots in football, with brothers Brooklyn and Cruz also having played at the Arsenal academy, none have pursued professional football careers at the level of their father, who had a distinguished career with Real Madrid.
Romeo's move marks a new direction in the Beckham family legacy, as he transitions into the fashion industry, further expanding the family's influence in the field. Meanwhile, Real Madrid continues to develop the next generation of football talent, with promising players like Enzo Alves, son of Marcelo Vieira, emerging from their youth academy.