Premier League stars have followed in the footsteps of Marcel Desailly by spending time in the Middle East towards the end of their professional playing careers.
But others have made trips to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE while at the peak of their powers, tasting glory while earning big bucks.
With Newcastle's Saudi Arabia-led takeover hitting the headlines in recent weeks and the 2022 Qatar World Cup fast approaching, we have taken a look at stars who have made the trip in recent memory.
From Chelsea hero Desailly to Manchester City's Premier League winner Nigel de Jong, here are Daily Star Sport's top eight stars who made their way across the globe.
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