David Beckham poked fun at his seemingly diminutive stature on Monday as he stood next to taller pals Tom Brady and Shaquille O’Neal at his early birthday celebrations in Miami.

The former footballer, who turns 50 in May took to Instagram to share a plethora of snaps from the fun-filled bash featuring a host of his showbiz pals.

Among them were American football star Tom, 47, and basketball legend Shaq, 53, who at 6ft4 and 7ft1 respectively, towered over 5ft11 David.

Making light of the height difference, David captioned his snap writing: ‘I’m so small’, alongside an eye roll emoji.

In the image, the sportsman could be seen with a huge smile on his face as he looked up at the imposing figure of NBA star Shaq.

All three sportsmen cut dapper figures in dark suits for the evening as they joined in the celebrations.  

David Beckham poked fun at his seemingly diminutive stature on Monday as he stood next to taller pals Tom Brady and Shaquille O’Neal at his early birthday celebrations in Miami 

Among the guests were American football star Tom, 47, and basketball legend Shaq, 53, who at 6ft4 and 7ft1 respectively, towered over 5ft11 David

At the party, David was joined by his youngest children Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 – with eldest son Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, notably absent.

Cruz and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, looked smitten as they packed on the PDA, while Romeo cheekily placed his hand on his DJ girlfriend Kim Turnbull’s, 25, bottom.

David and Victoria’s youngest Harper cut a glamorous figure with her platinum blonde locks as she stole the show in a jaw-dropping satin black dress.

The Beckham clan looked every inch the happy family as they got together to celebrate in their favourite city.

David proved he’s still got it in a dapper velour tux while his wife Victoria, who turned 50 last year, showcased her ageless beauty in a thin-strapped white gown.

Victoria wrote: ‘What a way to begin the first of many birthday celebrations for @davidbeckham, surrounded by friends and family x Kisses from Miami!’

David was joined by a slew of his closest friends and several famous faces for the early birthday bash.

Posing for a beaming snap alongside longtime pals Gabe Turner, David Gardner and Ben Winston, he gushed on Instagram: ‘Friends for life’.

David posed up a storm with American football star Tom 

David has previously posed with NBA star Shaq, who once again towered over him [pictured in 2023]

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Another pH๏τo saw him embracing Gardner, who he first became friends with while on Manchester United’s youth team as teenagers, sweetly captioned: ‘Love ya Mate. 35 years between us’.

David was also joined by a host of fellow sporting legends, including players from his Inter Miami team – Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and footballing icon, Lionel Messi.

Hollywood stars Justin Theroux and Fisher Stevens were also in attendance, as well as Grammy winner Marc Anthony.  

It’s no doubt the Beckham’s – who are known for pulling out all the stops for birthdays – will be longing out David’s celebrations for his big 5-0. 

Last year, Victoria was treated to a lavish £250,000 bash in London with her family, friends and even reunited with the Spice Girls for her 50th.

Swanky Mayfair private members’ club Oswald’s was the venue for what proved a decidedly elegant black tie affair tonight, with 100 guests enjoying dinner, fizz and cocktails – and dancing into the early hours. 

David was joined by his children Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 and their partners Jackie Apostel, 29, and Kim Turnbull, 25 – with eldest son Brooklyn, 26, notably absent

David proved he’s still got it in a dapper velour tux while his wife Victoria, who turned 50 last year, showcased her ageless beauty in a thin-strapped white gown 

Last month, David revealed his body is ‘feeling better than it has done for a long time’ and shared the secret thing he is doing to keep in shape with Men’s Health UK – as he inches closer to his fifties.

Often seen working out with his wife Victoria in their home gym, David said he enjoys playing padel three times a week as well as working out everyday to maintain his jaw-dropping physique.

On working out with the fashion designer, David said he ‘loves’ training with her but often gives her ‘a lot of grief’ during their workout.

Asked if he is worried about turning 50-years-old in May, David said it ‘doesn’t bother him one bit’.