Premier League players is believed to be around £3 million, meaning if they are smart during their careers most will not have to work another day in their life after hanging up their boots.
But some footballers have decided to put a few more zeroes on their bank balances after retiring from the beautiful games. Many have tried their hand at business ventures, with various degrees of success, while others have dabbled in property investment, racehorse owning and the professional poker circuit.
Here are some players who decided not to settle for their football riches. Liverpool legend Fowler certainly knew how to fit the target during a distinguished football career, and the same can be said of his investments.
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