Some football players only focus on their career and don’t expand their options. But there are others that spread their wings to the film industry for a change of fortune or just as a side gig. In fact, there are many football players who turn into successful actors.

Today, Dunia Games would like to share the list of football players who turn into actors and play in films. Find out who they are on the list below.

8. Neymar Jr

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior or Neymar Jr is arguably the most famous soccer player in Brazil. The man who was born in Sao Paulo has starred in a film that is quite famous, namely xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017). The presence of Neymar Jr. is arguably very surprising because it was unexpected even if only for a moment. In addition, Neymar Jr in xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) as himself.

7. Vinnie Jones

Vinnie Jones is a soccer player who has a successful career change from athlete to actor. Debuting by starring in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Vinnie Jones returned to play in big films such as Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000), EuroTrip (2004), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and many more. Of course, he didn’t immediately leave football with this success, he faces challenges both as an actor and athlete.

6. Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona got his fame while playing for Manchester United. This French man changed his career and turns out to have a talent in acting. Eric Cantona starred in many films, including Elizabeth (1998), Mookie (1998), The Children of the Marshland (1999), The High Life (2001), The Over-Eater (2003), The Car Keys (2003), It's Our Life! (2005), Lisa et le pilote d'avion (2006), The Second Wind (2007), and many more.

5. Zinedine Zidane

Who does not know Zinedine Zidane? A former football player who played in various well-known clubs, from Bordeaux, Juventus, to finally playing at Real Madrid. It turns out that Zinedine Zidane has also played and acted in several famous films such as Goal! The Dream Begins (2005), Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008), Every Team Needs the Spark (2009), and Fast Vs. Fast (2010). Zinedine Zidane did not immediately turn into an actor, he is still involved in football.

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4. David Beckham

David Beckham was a star player during his playing days. Having played at Manchester United, David Beckham has starred in several well-known films that you certainly don't realize that it's David Beckham. Some of the films that David Beckham has played are Bend it like Beckham (2002), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), and also made a cameo appearance in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017).

3. Pele

Unlike most football players, Pele got the opportunity to star in his own documentary. Debuting as an actor in the film Escape To Victory (1981), Pele played Corporal Luis Fernandez in that film. In addition, Pele also starred in many films such as A Minor Miracle (1983), Pedro Mico (1985), Hotshot (1986), and his own documentary Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016).

2. Irfan Bachdim dan Kim Kurniawan

Irfan Bachdim and Kim Kurniawan were quite popular during  Asian Cup because of their talents. They are invited to play the film Tendangan dari langit (2011) by director Hanung Bramantyo. Not as the main cast, but the presence of Irfan Bachdim and Kim Kurniawan was enough to surprise many people who watched the film.

1. Iko Uwais

You did not read it wrong and it is true that Iko Uwais was previously a soccer player at the Indonesian second division club, Persijatim Solo FC. In addition, Iko Uwais has also attended the Bina Taruna Football School (SSB) since he was 13 years old, so it's not surprising that his soccer skills are also quite good. Iko Uwais made the decision to focus on being a film player and being able to penetrate the international scene.

That’s the list of football players who are also actors. Stay tuned for more information about games and don’t forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram. 

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