A professional footballer means familiarity with the ball and the field from childhood. Exercise regularly and rest daily. Where are the normal academic study hours?
The days of ‘studying while playing’ or ‘graduating and becoming a footballer’ are long gone. Most footballers miss out on schooling and commuting at a young age, but there are exceptions.
Many great footballers have continued their academic studies even after world football. Find out about five footballers who, despite being on the football field, have also paid attention to their studies and obtained major degrees, here-
Giorgio Chiellini graduated in Economics and Commerce
Giorgio Chiellini
Starting in 2004, the Italian defender retired from the national team jersey this year. After a long stint at Juventus, he now plays in Major League Soccer in the United States.
He is called one of the best defenders in the world. He has no match to stop the world’s biggest forwards. Although he was busy in the field, he did not miss his studies. Chiellini graduated from the University of Turin in 2010 with a degree in Economics and Commerce. He now dreams of passing his master’s degree.
Belgian star Vincent Kompany also holds a Ph.D
Vincent Company
This former Belgian star footballer has won four Premier League titles in Manchester City’s jersey. Apart from managing the defense, this centreback has also qualified himself in business administration.
He holds a BA in Business Administration from Alliance Manchester Business School followed by an MA in the same subject from University College London. He also continued his studies on international political economy.
Did Ph.D. The University of Manchester also awarded him an honorary doctorate for research on international political economy. we listed him as aTop 5 Educated Footballers.
Frank Lampard did brilliantly in school leaving exams.
Frank Lampard
He is the legendary star of English football. Frank Lampard was one of the best midfielders in Europe during his time in England. You may be surprised to hear that he completed his GCSE (School Leaving) from Brentwood School in Essex at the age of 17.
He had excellent results in that exam. Apart from studies, he is also excellent in intelligence. His ‘IQ’ level is 150! Only 0.5% of people in the world have this level of intelligence.we listed him as aTop 5 Educated Footballers.
Iniesta is studying biology and sports science
Andres Iniesta
A footballer comes out of a good quality academy with many things. Football skills are there, but education is also associated with it. Andres Iniesta, who came from La Masia in Barcelona, has also proven his ability in studies.
Iniesta is one of the best creative midfielders in the world during his time. Currently playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan, Iniesta has studied biology and sports science since 2009. we listed him as aTop 5 Educated Footballers.
Lukaku has a master’s degree in public relations
Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku has been the regular face of the Belgium national team since 2010. He returned to his old club Inter Milan on loan from Chelsea a month ago. He has an equal mind for studies. The 29-year-old striker has a master’s degree in public relations. He can also speak five languages fluently.
