See Beckham Shirtless Pose

LONDON - David Beckham is one of the world's most handsome atlet and stars, and one of the most charitable. Combining both of these things, striking photographs of the retired footballer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador are going up for auction to raise money for the organisation.

An innovative international gala auction, simply named David Beckham: The Man it focuses on a stunning collection of photographs of the star, some of which will be signed, and is part of a three year worldwide programme for UNICEF.

A lot of the works are previously unseen, and include portraits of David by photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Inez & Vinoodh, Mert & Marcus, Mario Sorrenti, Peter Lindbergh, Sam Taylor-Johnson and Steven Klein.

There will be additional pieces that have been newly-commissioned for the exhibition by the likes of Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Nadav Kander and Tessa Traeger.

The images will all be auctioned for UNICEF, of which David is one of the key public-facing members, acting as Goodwill Ambassador.

Fans of the star will be able to view the collection at the Phillips' European Headquarters in London from Saturday, February 27 until Thursday March 10, when they'll be sold at auction.

David has said of the new fundraising drive: 'This wonderful project in support of my own 7 Fund at UNICEF and Positive View Foundation will help create change for children and disadvantaged young people around the world.