David Beckham and son Brooklyn appear to be battling it out for the most tattoos, with an eye-popping 200 inkings between them.
The wannabe chef, 24, who was no doubt inspired by his famous father, showed off his vast collection during a sun-soaked trip in Saint Tropez with wife Nicola Peltz on Thursday.
Since going under the needle first in 2017, self professed tattoo addict Brooklyn has over amassed 70 tributes to his heiress wife.
Meanwhile David, 48, who debuted his first tattoo in 1999, has also paid tribute to mother of his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren Victoria, 49, with his own intricately decorated physique.
Here MailOnline takes a look at the meaning behind the battling body art…
Battle of the Beckhams! David Beckham and son Brooklyn appear to be battling it out for the most tattoos, with an eye-popping 200 inkings between them
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Brooklyn’s tribute to wife Nicola
His tributes to Nicola are extensive, with her portrait on his upper arm and her eyes tattooed on the back of his neck as well as her name.
Far from just using her image, Brooklyn also has their wedding vows tattooed on his arm, with the romantic prose reading: ‘Nicola when you walked down the aisle you took my breath away you look so beautiful tonight and always.
‘Let me start by saying that words cannot even describe my love for you just looking at you I see my future and it feels like a dream. You are my world and I continue to fall more in love with you every single day.
David’s tribute to wife Victoria
Meanwhile David’s tributes to her family are less obvious, after first going under the needle in 1999 following the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of Brooklyn.
In 2015 the former footballer got the number ’99’ tattooed on his little finger to mark the year, in which he also married wife Victoria.
Debuting it on Instagram he wrote, ’99 was a good year for me.’
As well as a large rose and the words ‘I Love you’ on his neck rumoured to be in honour of his other half.
David pledged his devotion to his wife with a tattoo of her name in Hindi script however experts later pointed out the tribute, unfortunately, actually said ‘Vihctoria’.
How many is too many? Since going under the needle first in 2017, self professed tattoo addict Brooklyn has over amassed 70 tributes to his heiress wife
Inspiration: Meanwhile David, 48, has also paid tribute to mother of his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren Victoria, 49, with his own intricately decorated physique, MailOnline takes a look at the battle of the body art
Brooklyn’s tribute to his family
The celebrity offspring pays tribute to his family in numerous inking as well as his billionaire in laws.
As well as cherubs for his siblings Romeo, Cruz and Harper, he also sports a heart tribute to his fashion designer mother.
Brooklyn also sports the name ‘Buster’ his father’s nickname for him as well as an anchor to honour the England legend.
He has also found room on his physique for his mother-in-law Claudia’s rosary beads.
David’s tribute to his family
He is thought to have caught the bug from Spice Girl Mel B’s then husband, Jimmy Gulzar, and ended up getting his son’s name in a classic Gothic script to commemorate Brooklyn’s arrival into the world.
David has the words Pretty Lady inked above his daughter’s name Harper, now 12, on his neck, and a doodle drawn by the youngster in honour of her fourth 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day.
If that weren’t enough the doting dad debuted the word ‘Dada’ and Harper’s middle name seven on his finger in 2017.
Meanwhile on his chest a male joined by three cherubs depicting his sons who will care for him in his old age.
Copycat: David (L, in 2012) is known for his religious iconography with Brooklyn (R) accused of copying his cherub design
Honour: His tributes to Nicola are extensive, with her portrait on his upper arm and her eyes tattooed on the back of his neck as well as her name (pictured this week)
Nicola: Other dedications from Brooklyn include Nicola’s first name
Memory: In 2015 the former footballer got the number ’99’ tattooed on his little finger to mark the year, in which he also married wife Victoria (pictured earlier this year)
Love: As well as a large rose and the words ‘I Love you’ on his neck rumoured to be in honour of his other half
Room to spare: The footballer debuted the new design on Instagram
He also has the Latin-inspired phrases ‘Ut Amem Et Foveam’ (So That I Love and Cherish) inked below Victoria’s name on his left arm and ‘Perfectio in Spiritu’ (Spiritual Perfection) onto his right.
Meanwhile Victoria tweeted a picture that showed the word ‘Love’ had been added to David’s hand, beside the first of two swallow designs – supposedly a symbol of family love and loyalty.
After the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of their second son Romeo in 2002, David added his name above the guardian angel – which had been tweaked and given impressive wings.
Brooklyn’s chest
Brooklyn has both his and his wife’s surnames scrawled on his stomach, after taking her name when they married.
Speaking about the choice, he said: ‘It was my idea because I wanted to honour her family’s last name as well, and you know I thought when we have kids, I think it’ll be so cute to have little Peltz-Beckham’s running about.’
Father: He is thought to have caught the bug from Spice Girl Mel B’s then husband, Jimmy Gulzar, and ended up getting his son’s name in a classic Gothic script to commemorate Brooklyn’s arrival into the world followed by Cruz two years later
Family: If that weren’t enough the doting dad debuted the word ‘Dada’ and Harper’s middle name seven on his finger in 2017
Daddy: He also sports a doodle drawn his his daughter, now 12, to honour her fourth 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day
Brooklyn had Gina’s prayer inked on his torso, with the words reading: ‘Focused in the present, sincere towards others and trusting in our self, know that you cannot fail’.
David’s chest
Meanwhile the elder Beckham unveiled a large Chinese motif in 2008, which translates as: ‘Death and life have determined appointments. Riches and honour depend upon heaven.’
He also sports a a crucifix on the middle of his chest with even Brooklyn accused of copying his father’s religious designs.
Chest: Brooklyn has both his and his wife’s surnames scrawled on his stomach, after taking her name when they married
Ink: Meanwhile the elder Beckham unveiled a Chinese motif in 2008, which translates as: ‘Death and life have determined appointments. Riches and honour depend upon heaven’
Angelic: Meanwhile on his chest a male joined by three cherubs depicting his sons who will care for him in his old age
Family man: He also sports the word ‘Dada’ on his neck which he debuted in 2019
He also has DVBRCH inked above Gina’s prayer. The initials are those of his family – David, Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
Brooklyn was living it up on the boat with his in-laws, where he launched himself into the water before indulging in a spot of water sports.
As they arrived at the vessel, Brooklyn looked dapper in a yellow shirt with a white tee underneath and chinos however he the ᵴtriƥped down to his white shorts with a pair of Calvin Klein boxers peeping out from underneath.
Nicola looked stunning a tight blue top as she sat on the boat, opting against joining her husband on the vessel.
While Brooklyn looked to be having the time of his life, it was his tattoos that took centre stage in the sea as he showcased his extensive inkings.
Speaking about his tattoos, the aspiring photographer and chef said: ‘They’re very addictive, especially when you love someone you just want to cover everywhere. I love her more than anything. I always try to make her happy. That’s all I do’.
Fun with the Peltzs! Brooklyn was kicking back with his in-laws during the getaway on Thursday
And he’s off! He launched himself off the boat in style
Go for it! Brooklyn showed no fear as he launched himself off the boat
Getting involved: He indulged in some water sports
Making a splash: Brooklyn went from the very top of the boat and plummeted down
Splashing around: Since going under the needle first in 2017, Brooklyn has amassed an eye-popping 100 tattoos, 70 of which are tributes to his wife Nicola Peltz, who he married in April last year in an idyllic Palm Beach ceremony
Careful! He was joined on the water by Nicola’s brother
Hop and a zip! He made his way across the shore
