Generally, footballers keep themselves in good shape… But every now and then, we come across a player who eats one too many pints or drinks one too many beers, and let's himself go…
Here is our list of football's fattest players:
5. Diego Maradona
Considered by many as the greatest player of all time, Maradona started to balloon at the end of his career after acquring a taste for alcohol and, more controversially, cocaine. Now, he is a mere shadow of the fit superstar that he once was...
4. Ilkay Gündogan
The Dortmund midfielder was in the form of his life before he picked up a long term injury, and, since then, it seems that his time of the pitch has been harsh on his body after photos were released of him sporting a rather bulky stomach and looking in poor shape.
3. Adriano
The former Inter phenomenon, nicknamed, "The Emperor", looked like he would be following in the footsteps of his Brazilian compatriot, Ronaldo, and become an incredible goalscorer just like the World Cup winner… However, it was not meant to be as he lost form and let himself go. He was pictured after returning to Brazil with a low hanging stomach and it was clear that he did follow Ronaldo in one way…
2. Adebayo Akinfenwa
Unknown to many football fans, Adebayo is something of a cult hero and is loved by his fans in England. Playing in League Two for AFC Wimbledon, Adebayo is one of the strongest players in the game and has a strength rating of 99 in EA Sports' FIFA franchise. But lately, his massive build has started to deteriorate into flab, more than muscle…
1. Ronaldo
Another Brazilian to have let himself go is the now second highest ever goalscorer in the World Cup. Ronaldo played for Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and AC Milan in a successful career where he won everything except the Champions League. Considered amongst the best strikers of all time, you would be shocked to see what he looks like today. It's nothing like the fresh faced youngster he once was…
Who else do you think should have made our list?
