Football: Top 15 footballers who are/were more famous than their clubs (With Pictures)

2. David Beckham – L.A. Galaxy

David Beckham was specifically signed due to his incredible fame and superstardom in an attempt to validate the MLS, give it increased global attraction and lead to an upsurge in interest in soccer throughout the U.S. Whether or not that worked is a matter that is still hotly debated, but the former Manchester United man certainly had an impact on the league. Supporters flocked to see the man who captained the English national team for six years, and few could argue that Beckham – the most famous footballer on the planet – wasn’t bigger than the then 12-year-old L.A. Galaxy.