footballers who retire from the game these days tend either to go into management, take a cosy job as a pundit or spend some well-earned time on the golf course.Others however decide to go down a different route entirely.
Some take up a completely new career far removed from the beautiful game, and often with varying success. WWE wrestler, pancake chef (really), and tattoo artist are just some of the unusual occupations pursued by former elite level players.With that in mind, Daily Star Sport take a look at six footballers who hung up their boots and turned their attention to something just a little bit different.
Given the amount of play acting in football these days perhaps it's no surprise that one former footballer swapped the football.
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