Top 5 Footballers with quirky hobbies
Ronaldo getting a hug from an Irish fan Credit: David Ribeiro (ETPhotos)
After a long day of practice, every footballer needs a pastime to help them relax. The majority of them enjoy golfing, shopping for expensive brands, or playing video games... Some sportsmen, on the other hand, have opted for a more unusual pastime in their leisure time.
Some of these unusual pastimes include fencing, tattooing and even using the famous crazy time live casino to play their favorite casino games. You can never be too sure on what these footballers are up to, but let’s take a quick look at their mentioned hobbies.
Top Players With Unusual Hobbies
Cristiano Ronaldo
The man himself, Cristiano Ronaldo, who has an estimated worth of 437 million Dollars, doesn't keep his love for bingo a secret. With his net income, you would expect the football superstar to be collecting jet planes or large yachts, but instead, he states that "Playing bingo is one of the most exciting things in my life". The Manchester United star took up this hobby when he made the transfer from his youth team Sporting Lisbon to Man United in 2003, claiming that bingo made it easier for him to learn English.
David Beckham
The English fan's favorite David Beckham has pursued many hobbies since retiring from football. From starring in a movie and building a clothing company, to starting an MLS team. David is also known to love fencing. As a matter of fact, he likes to play this sport with his celebrity friends Tom Cruise and Will Smith up on the sunny Hollywood Hillside estate.
Daniel Agger
You might remember this mighty defender from his great days at Liverpool. Nowadays, Mr. Agger is a skilled tattoo artist. Ever since he was inked at the age of 15, Agger got a passion for tattoos and is now full of art pieces covering his body. To prove his love for Liverpool the tattooed Liverpool's slogan, You Never Walk Alone. When his days came to an end at Liverpool FC, Daniel decided to pursue a career in tattooing where he got the qualifications needed to start his tattooing journey.
Matt Oakley
In 2001, Matt Oakley who had previously played for Southampton and Leicester, surprised everyone when he revealed to the world that he had just ordered 9 piranhas to his home. The predatory fish is usually spotted in freshwaters in South America, and is a known threat if you find yourself in a freshwater lake. Oakley revealed that he has had a love affair with fish ever since he won a goldfish at the fair. He claimed that after winning that goldfish he always craved something more different like a piranha.
Michael Owen
The honky tonk lifestyle is certainly not for the English Striker. This can be confirmed in his interviews, where Owen always seemed to be the reserved type. This notion was confirmed when Owens revealed to the public that his favorite pastime is completing challenging jigsaw puzzles.
Nolberto Solano
During his stay with Newcastle Norberto Solano demolished Premier League defenders with his outstanding attacking ability. His iconic right foot enabled him to score goals from every position. Apart from being a world-class footballer, Solano is also an amazing trumpet player, founding the band The Geordie Latinos. Before matches, Solano was known to bring his trumpet to the dressing room to cheer his teammates.
