It's Never a Bad Time to Celebrate David Beckham's Perfect Body

David Beckham is celebrating his 41st birthday this week! Whether he's on the field, at the beach, or stripping down to his skivvies for H&M, the former soccer star has never been shy about putting his chiseled body on display — and we couldn't be more thankful for that. In honor of his big day, we're zeroing in on David's crowning achievement — that superhot bod! Scroll through to see all the photos now, and then check out his extensive ink collection.

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David showed off his toned, tan body on the beach in Malibu in August 2011.

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He modeled swim trunks for H&M's Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Source: H&M

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He showed off his chest during a game with LA Galaxy in August 2007.

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David showed off his shirtless chest while leaving the field with LA Galaxy in December 2011.

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David slipped into tiny swim shorts for H&M in 2014. Source: H&M

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He posed in his underwear for H&M in 2012. Source: H&M

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David wore a headband as he played with LA Galaxy in December 2011.

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David walked shirtless across the field following a game with AC Milan in February 2009.

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He chatted with a teammate in April 2012 following a game with LA Galaxy.

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David left the field without his shirt after an LA Galaxy game in April 2012.

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David wore just undies for his H&M campaign in 2012. Source: H&M

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He gave the thumbs-up in the middle of a May 2011 game with LA Galaxy.

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David stripped off his jersey in May 2012 after an LA Galaxy game.

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He hit the beach in bright blue shorts in August 2013.

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David was all smiles during an LA Galaxy game in November 2010.

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David took off his shirt in September 2011 after playing with LA Galaxy.

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He strutted his stuff on the field in October 2011 during an LA Galaxy game.

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David walked around the field without his shirt during a February 2008 game with LA Galaxy.

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David struck a pose for his Spring/Summer 2014 swimwear campaign for H&M. Source: H&M