Over the years there have been many football movies have been made. Some are based on fiction while others are inspired by real-life stories. Many directors like Danny Cannon, Jeff Zimbalist, and Miguel Flatow tried their hand at making the perfect football film.
Out of these football films, some were made simply for entertainment while others were made to motivate and inspire the young generation of potential young footballers.
There is a long list of films that you can watch if you are an aspiring footballer or just looking to uplift yourself. We have managed to shortlist the top 10 football movies that are highly motivating and are a must-watch:-
10. OFFSIDE
The movie revolves around a group of Iranian girls that dress up as boys to enter a football stadium in a desperate attempt to watch a match. It shows that no matter what your gender or circumstances maybe if you indeed are passionate about football and have a love for the game you will always find a way.
9. The Miracle of Bern
It dates back to the 1954 World Cup final when an ambitious German team beat Hungary in the World Cup final. The film also has a German family with some fictional characters. However, the miracle that is shown is real when West Germany beat one of the best Hungary teams in the final against all odds. The film sends out the message that with true self-belief anything is possible.
8. Shaolin Soccer
A follower of Shaolin decides to unite his Kung Fu friends when he finds that he needs a great team to win a football match. Just when things look tough and they are about to give up, they believe in their Shaolin style and play as a well-knit team to go all the way. The movie portrays that team spirit and unity can outclass any opposition.
7. Goal!
Santiago Nunez has the skill and talent to be one of the top footballers, but his father wants him to focus on finding a job and supporting the family. He must make a tough choice as his life turns around when he gets scouted for Newcastle United. A truly inspiring and motivating film.
6. Bend it like Beckham
The traditional rules are bent by a girl when she tries to reach her goal in professional soccer. Her conventional parents are against the idea but she still goes on to pursue her dream with hard work and dedication. The main lesson here is anyone can go past the traditional barriers if they are dedicated to their goal.
5. Escape to Victory
When a few prisoners of war take on Nazis in a football match in prison, everything is on the line. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Pele the movie has an interesting star cast. It teaches you that some of the biggest matches in life may not be played on the best pitch but require composure at the right time.
4. Pelada
The movie shows the journey of two former players traveling all around the world from Bolivia to Kenya to China and watching the beautiful game played by the people there. It shows no matter the religion or ethnicity, football is for everyone.
3. There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble
A young boy gets bullied at school because he is not good at football and can’t find a girl. But his fate turns out when he gets into the school team and scores a brilliant goal. Whenever you think everything goes wrong, it just gets better.
2. Pele: Birth of a legend
Based on the life of the Brazilian icon shows the different hardships he faces and the menial jobs he does while trying to play football on the side. We all know how that turned out for him. The movie shows the life of one of the greatest players who came from nothing.
1. Make Us Dream
A take on the Liverpool era ever since Steven Gerrard took over it showcases his leadership abilities and how he brought them back to the top of European football. From the lowest point of Liverpool to the peak of the Champions League he did it with persistence.
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