Footballers and film. Let's face it, it's a match made in heaven. Thus, there is a vast reserve of roles from which to draw from.
From minor cameos and personal portrayals to full blown character submersions, here is the definitive ranking of the top 12 film-related footballer endeavours.
Trust us, we know the weight this holds in the culture, and we won't let you down - at least not as much as the Oscars. Honourable shout-outs go to Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and (slightly less honourable) Alex Iwobi.
Here goes.
12. Olivier Giroud - 'Spiderman: New Generation'
A massive call to start the proceedings.