The dapper 38-year-old is currently in Beijing as part of his ambassadorial commitment to help change the face of football across the country.
And in what proved to be one of his first official duties since hanging up his boots for good, Becks gave a star turn during a presentation at the home of former revolutionary leader Soong Ching Ling shortly after touching down in China over the weekend.
Suited and booted: David Beckham looked smart as he began the first day of his trip to China on Monday
Stylish whatever he wears: David had arrived in a
T-shirt, jeans and beanie hat before changing into a dapper suit to
kick off his ambassador duties
The midfielder’s hair – so often a talking point – was stylishly swept to one side, while his short-sleeved T-shirt highlighted his vast array of tattoos.
However, with serious business soon at hand Becks headed off for a half-time change of outfit – proving that he’s equally capable of turning heads in a suit.
Meet and greet: David visits Soong Ching Ling's Former Residence to donate a F-Type car to the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation
So good to be here! David looked in good spirits as he smiled and applauded while taking things in
One-time Manchester United star Becks - who has an enormous following across China and south-east Asia - had travelled thousands of miles to be at the event so he could officially donate an F-type car to the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation.
But while he clearly remembered a change of outfit, he obviously overlooked his razor while he was packing for the globe-circling trip, with his grizzled facial still on show as she warmly greeted officials before taking to the podium for a brief speech.
Dressed down arrival: David was seen arriving in Beijing just hours beforehand
Straight to work: David even started speaking to press at the airport
'I am honoured to have been asked to play such an important role at this special time in Chinese football history,' he said in a statement at the time, shortly after being named as ambassador.
Beckham is currently the most capped outfield player in England history.
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David's eldest son Brooklyn displayed his braces as he attended the
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