David Beckham named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ of People’s Magazine 2015

Sex it like Beckham.

Former soccer star David Beckham was named People magazine’s 2015 “Sexiest Man Alive” on Tuesday — elevating him to a status reached by few men before him.

 

The big announcement was made on Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” where Beckham appeared via video with his face covered and his voice disguised.

The audience asked him a series of yes or no questions — such as whether he was an athlete or if he had an accent — until a woman in the crowd realized it was Beckham.

“It’s the best moment of my career,” Beckham quipped after the unveiling. “I can’t believe it.”

The longtime goal-scorer, who is married to ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, achieved international fame during his 20-year soccer career, thanks in large to his bending free-kicks, unmatched passing ability and devilish good looks.

He told People that he was pleased to accept the honor, even though he seemed highly surprised to have received it.

"I never feel that I'm an attractive, sexy person,” he told the magazine. "I mean, I like to wear nice clothes and nice suits and look and feel good, but I don't ever think of myself that way."

 

The 40-year-old Beckham replaces Chris Hemsworth as the planet’s best eye candy, as the “Thor actor earned the enviable moniker last year.

This is the 30th consecutive year that People has selected a “Sexiest Man Alive,” with Mel Gibson taking home the very first crown in 1985. George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt have each received the award multiple times, while Adam Levine, Tom Cruise and Matthew McConaughey also among the previous recipients.

This is the first Beckham has earned the honor, and he was eager to thank those him helped him get there soon after it was announced.

“I’d like to thank my parents for bringing me in to this world,” he said on “Kimmel,” before also thanking his hairdresser.

He then wrapped up his big night by offering some not-so-kind words to all the other men in the world who weren’t named the world’s sexiest man.

“Maybe next year,” he quipped.