Having famous players act in their movies is a great way to attract an audience. But not all athletes are capable of being good both on-field as well as off-field. Hence it takes talent to get started in a movie. Here are the top 5 football players who have paved their way to fame even off-field.
5. Bobby Moore
Captain to the 1966 FIFA World Cup-winning England team, Bobby Moore was one of the best players that West Ham United could have ever wished for. Feared by all the forward players, Bobby was regarded as the best defender of all.
His records and stats only show how great a player he was. Rather than football, Bobby also gained a lot of fame from his acting. His major works include Victory(1981), The Alf Garnett Saga, and Gone to the Dogs.
4. Zinedine Zidane
Zidane a.k.a Zizou is one of the finest footballers the world has ever seen. This midfielder has never disappointed his team and his fans and always produced results. The list of his individual honors is just unending.
While his contribution to Football is uncountable, he also has contributed to the film industry and has acted in some of the major movies. One of his major appearances is as Numerodis in the movie Asterix at the Olympic Games.
3. Pele
Entitled “The Greatest” by FIFA, Pele is one of the most important figures in the sports community. Pele also has the world record for the most number of goals scored. Pele’s contribution to football is not limited to just the field.
Pele has acted in a lot of movies and documentaries. Some of his big titles include Victory(1981), Mike Bassett: England Manager, and A Minor Miracle.
2. David Beckham
Having helped Manchester United in winning 6 titles in 8 seasons, David Beckham had already gathered fame in no time. The first player to have won titles in four different countries, David Beckham became quite popular.
His popularity just rose from there after his appearance in big-shot movies like The Man from U.N.C.L.E and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
1. Neymar
Neymar is currently one of the most skilled players in the whole player base. He has a total of 342 goals in 543 appearances and is well known for his crazy trick shots and ball control.
His skill set is not limited just to the field. He has starred in many popular titles as well. XXX: Return of Xander Cage is one of his major works. He also has a cameo appearance in one of the most popular shows Money Heist.
