Although football and acting are two vastly different professions that require unique skill sets, many famous footballers have tried their hand at acting, and some have even found success on the silver screen.
Among these prominent footballers are the elite strikers - Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr. Here are some of their most notable movies: -
Cristiano Ronaldo. The All-Nassr FC forward and one of the current top scorers in football history has made a few forays into acting.
Ronaldo has made cameo appearances in movies like "Striker Force 7" and "The Muppets," and has also made appearances in various TV shows and commercials.
Neymar Jr. The Brazilian international and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) striker, has acted in several movies. His most prominent acting role was in the 2017 film "xXx: Return of Xander Cage," where he played the character of Neymar.
In the movie, he appeared in a short but action-packed scene where he showcases his football skills by performing a series of tricks and stunts. He has also made appearances in other films, including "Money Heist: The Phenomenon" and "Cars 3," where he played himself in both movies.
Additionally, Neymar Jr. has made cameo appearances in various TV shows and music videos.
Lionel Messi. The world cup hero has been involved in a few movies as an actor. In 2014, he starred in an Egyptian movie titled "Mafia," where he played himself. In the movie, Messi visits Egypt for a charity football match and gets caught up in a fight against the mafia.
The Argentine footballer who plays as a PSG forward has also made cameo appearances in other movies, including the 2015 animated film "The Little Prince," where he played a supporting role as the voice of the character "The Goalkeeper."
Additionally, Messi has appeared in various documentaries and promotional videos, showcasing his football skills and personality off the field.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish footballer and AC Milan striker will make his acting debut in the movie Asterix & Obelix where he plays the role of Roman centurion Oneofus. The iconic striker has also appeared in a few documentaries, such as "Becoming Zlatan" and "I Am Zlatan," where he played himself.
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