Continuing the Beckham legacy... After David's retirement from professional football, Brooklyn signs to Queens Park Rangers academy

PUBLISHED: 07:48 EST, 21 May 2013 | UPDATED: 07:55 EST, 21 May 2013

He's arguably one of the most famous footballers of all time.

And now, after David Beckham's retirement from professional football, his son Brooklyn looks ready to continue the legacy.

It has been announced that 14-year-old Brooklyn has joined Queens Park Rangers' Under 14 academy side, who train near the Beckhams’ home in west London.

Continuing the legacy: Brooklyn Beckham (left) has signed with Queens Park Rangers academy following his father's retirement from professional football

The news comes after David's retirement from professional football last weekend.

Brooklyn, who turned 14 in March, started playing at Spurs as a four-year-old and had a trial last with Chelsea juniors in January.

He was also on the Under 14 roster at LA Galaxy and would frequently join David on the pitch when he trained at Paris Saint-Germain.

Keeping it in the family: Brooklyn first sparked rumours of a professional football career when he was spotted training at Chelsea in January

Spot the difference: It looks like Brooklyn has been copying his dad's way of curling those set-pieces

David has spoken in the past about the difficulties of being a football-mad son of one of the most famous stars of the game on the planet.

'They've got a great life set up for them,' he told The Times. 'Obviously are boys and little girl are very lucky.

'But I think, as a parent, you always worry: "Have they got the hunger that I had as a kid?"'

Tearful goodbye: A hugely emotional David Beckham wept as he left the pitch during his final game as a professional footballer in Paris last weekend

Afterparty: The celebrations began as Beckham was tossed in the air by his teammates after the game

He added: 'I'm as hard on my boys as my dad was. They always ask, "Did I play well?" I'll say, "You did alright, could have done better..."'

Last weekend, David, 38, was given the honour of captaining Paris St Germain during their final home game of the season against Brest and paid an emotional farewell as he brought the curtain down on a career spanning more than 20 years.

With his wife Victoria and their four children Romeo, Brooklyn, Cruz and Harper, watching from the stand, Beckham was given a standing ovation by players and fans from both sides as he left the pitch to be substituted in the second half.

A visibly upset Beckham was inconsolable as he left the field on 81 minutes.

Inconsolable: A visibly upset Beckham hugged his teammates one by one before leaving the pitch

End of an era: Victoria and the couple's baby daughter Harper took pride of place in the stands as they watched David

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I hope the press go easy on Brooklyn he's only a kid, let his talent do the talking

- Ellie , Cheshire, 21/5/2013 22:57

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YAWN. If he does make it as a footballer, the media are going to turn him into am another story horse.

- Me , London, 21/5/2013 22:55

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Nothing like a little nepotism to show how talentless this kid is. Red arrow me all the way

- JD , London, 21/5/2013 22:36

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Lets hope they take after their father in all things.... humble guy...

- sid , Surrey, 21/5/2013 22:34

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it all boils down to who you know... there is no way Romeo would be a model without famous parents. He is not good looking at all. Brooklyn may be an ok footballer but nobody is going to reject him simply because of who his Daddy is.

- stocktonwhippet , Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 21/5/2013 22:18

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Using his father's technique when taking a free kick? That's a good poise for anyone taking a free kick - famous father or not!

- CommonSense , Sittingbourne, United Kingdom, 21/5/2013 21:57

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He's growing into such a handsome chap

- MrsD , Somewhereoutthere, 21/5/2013 21:53

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Am gona be negated for this.....sorry folks.....but he will go straight to the top and earn a fortune just for being a Beckham...just like his mom. Ouch....I know...but true.

- scoop1 , birmingham, United Kingdom, 21/5/2013 21:52

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Good luck, Brooklyn! Hope you play for England one day!

- Englandshark , London, 21/5/2013 21:39

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How sweet. One kid gets signed by Burberry. Another one gets a fast track to a foot ball club academy. Ain't it great living in a meritocracy.

- Hugh Avonalaff , London, United Kingdom, 21/5/2013 21:31

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