The soccer star topped website AskMen.com's Top 49 Men of 2007 list, which saw over one million internet users vote for the most masculine male star.

David - who moved to the US this summer after signing a reported $250 million contract with soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy - was praised for his many manly attributes, with the website stating: "Between his tremendous talent, English charm, stylish wardrobe, and slick haircuts, Becks is single-handedly making soccer relevant Stateside."

'Bourne Ultimatum' star Matt Damon came second, hip-hop producer Timbaland was named third, while pop heartthrob Justin Timberlake rounded off the top five.

Last year's winner George Clooney only just made it into the top 10, slipping seven spots into eighth place.