David Beckham led the birthday tributes to ‘kind, considerate and fiercely loyal’ son Cruz in a pointed Instagram post on Friday morning as his estrangement from eldest child Brooklyn continues. 

The former Manchester United and England footballer was among the first family members to post birthday messages as the young musician celebrated his milestone 21st. 

Sharing a video of Cruz as a child, the retired sportsman appeared to reference his eldest son’s decision to distance himself from his immediate family in a post filled with platitudes for the young musician. 

‘Happy 21st birthday to my little boy,’ he wrote. ‘Not so little anymore but the proudest thing that I am of you is the person and man that you have become, you are kind, considerate and fiercely loyal to your family , friends and everyone around you which makes you a very special person. 

‘You are on your own journey in life and you are working hard and having fun which is what life is all about… We love you Cruzie and hope you have the most amazing day because you deserve to.’ 

Accompanying video footage showed a young Cruz honing his musical talents by playing the guitar and piano, spending time with his parents and holidaying with his siblings – including Brooklyn. 

David Beckham led the birthday tributes to ‘kind, considerate and fiercely loyal’ son Cruz in a pointed Instagram post on Friday as his estrangement from eldest child Brooklyn continues

Sharing her own tribute, Victoria told Cruz she ‘couldn’t be prouder of the sweet, kind, talented young man you have become’ 

Signing off with a reference to his wife, he added: ‘Well done mum on bringing up another special young man.’ 

Sharing a video filled with personal family moments, Victoria added: ‘Happy birthday…. we could not be prouder of the sweet, kind, talented young man you have become. 

‘You have worked so hard and learned your craft, the world is now your oyster. We love you so much!!’ 

Elsewhere, older Romeo shared a throwback photo of himself and an infant Cruz alongside their fashion designer mother, with the accompanying caption: ‘Love you bro.’ 

The musician’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel also wished a happy birthday to ‘her human’ alongside a recent image of Cruz. 

Sharing a separate array of photos documenting her boyfriend from infancy to the present day, she added: ‘You’ve been the exact same since day 0.’ 

Elsewhere, proud aunt Jackie Adams – the younger sister of mum Victoria – wrote: ‘Happy birthday to one of the most amazing humans I know.’ 

Just days earlier, David and Victoria bankrolled a lavish, Beatles themed party for their son at Mayfair restaurant The Maine – an event attended by all except US based Brooklyn and his actress wife, Nicola Peltz. 

Accompanying video footage showed a young Cruz spending time with his parents and holidaying with his siblings – including Brooklyn (left)

Cruz, who recently embarked on a music career with his band, The Breakers, is also seen honing his guitar skills from an early age 

Cruz is pictured alongside both of his brothers in another post, despite Brooklyn’s notable absence from the birthday tributes