DAVID BECKHAM was declared “sexiest man alive” by People magazine, joining an elite club including last year’s winner, Chris Hemsworth, and a handful of other above-average men.

    The announcement was made on ABC’s late-night TV show “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” where the magazine cover sporting Beckham’s face was revealed.

    “It’s the best moment of my career, I can’t believe it,” Beckham spoke remotely by video.

    “I would like to thank my hairdresser, my stylist, Photoshop,” he said.

    By the time Beckham’s identity was divined, the audience knew he was a married athlete with children, had an accent and two tattoos, had never been to jail, and yes, formerly sported a man bun.

    The award, which is in its 30th year, has previously gone to Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson, among others.(SD-Agencies)