Soccer icon David Beckham kicked off his birthday celebration a month ago, but on Friday, May 2, the father of four gave thanks for his “biggest accomplishment” in an Instagram post to mark his big day.

Victoria Beckham has paid loving tribute to her husband David as the former England international footballer reaches the big 5-0. The pair have been married since 1999, having tied the knot when David was playing for Manchester United and Victoria was still in the Spice Girls.