CHECK OUT THESE WORLD FOOTBALL STARS WITH HIDDEN MUSIC TALENTS
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While certain footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo have a penchant for playing darts and Joe Allen is particularly fond of raising chickens, others possess secret musical talents.
Whether it’s lending your rapping skills for two of the most iconic anthems of our generation or rocking out with a heavy metal band during your off-duty time as a coach, footballers are more musically-inclined than you might realise.
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In addition to being one of Europe’s top-rated shot-stoppers, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is also a talented singer and guitarist.
A rock music fan, the Brazil international performed a cover of Oasis’ “Don’t Look Back In Anger” during his initiation to the Liverpool team the summer he joined and also collaborated with Scouse musician Jamie Webster (who wrote “Allez, Allez, Allez”) on guitar.
2. petr Cech
Having good reflexes with your arms and legs is integral to goalkeeping… so it’s no wonder that Petr Cech is also a natural drummer. The Gunners shot-stopper is a skilled percussionist and drums as a side hobby. He has his own YouTube channel where he has covered the likes of Stereophonics and Rihanna, and contributed kit duties for an Arsenal charity fundraising video featuring Alexis Sanchez on keys and Nacho Monreal on shaker duty.
3. Alexis Sanchez
Memories of Sanchez playing “Glory Glory Man United” on the piano when he first joined the Red Devils may come screaming back to you – but at least the Chile international wasn’t faking his playing! Despite critics doubting he was really playing the piano in the video, the striker is an accomplished musician.
4. Memphis Depay
Not many footballers can say they are also rappers, but the Netherlands international can.
John Barnes might – understandably – be the first name that springs to mind when you mention football and rap, but Memphis Depay is doing his best to change that.
The former Manchester United youngster has been rebuilding his career in Ligue 1 with Lyon and, while there, he has also rekindled a passion for freestyle rapping.
5. Liverpool ace Daniel Sturridge
Daniel Sturridge is passionate hip-hop and R&B fan who is known for his love of Drake and Future, in particular. In 2016, the Liverpool forward announced his plans to try his hand at producing and makes beats in his spare time.
Having been pictured frequently alongside the likes of Drake and Dizzee Rascal, the striker has been given the moniker of a ‘hipster footballer’. In response, Sturridge said: “They probably have given me that title because I have decent taste in music, and I dress quite well. But I’m not trying to be that person.”
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