David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K.

David Beckham is going to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list next week. He will be awarded for his soccer career and contribution to British society, according to multiple reports.

The British news media reported that the on-field golden boy and international celebrity will receive the honor from King Charles III.