They have all in their own way brought a little colour and fun to the world. Furthermore for what it's worth, I think they would all be great company on a night out!!!
GK: Jose Luis Chilavert (it is said all keepers are a little bit crazy, but the famous Paraguayan tops the list. His impressive record of 74 caps and 8 goals, and for the record the mighty Emile Heskey is proudly sat on just 7 international goals, is just the start. He had a knack of wearing outrageous jerseys, refused to take part in the Copa America as he insisted the money spent on the tournament should be spent on education, announced a game vs. Brasil was like a ‘war’ due to longstanding territorial dispute between the countries and to cap it all he retired from international football after falling out with the Paraguayan FA who dared to question whether an ageing keeper should be allowed to take free kicks)
DF: John Paintsil (found it necessary at the end of every Fulham victory to set of on a victory lap, clapping the fans as he went. Would have been fine, but he very rarely contributed anything meaningful to the results... we still love you though John)
DF: Moritz Volz (did his bit for the environment by snubbing the sports car lifestyle, and adopted a collapsible bicycle as his preferred means of transport. On match days he could be seen eagerly cycling along to the ground in his official club suit. When not saving the rainforests he set up his own website which is well worth a browse, fancies himself as a restaurant critic, downs cups of hot milk and honey on nights out and is a huge self-confessed fan of David Hasselhoff) http://www.volzy.com/
DF: William Gallas (a very moody Frenchman. Whilst at Arsenal he staged his own one man sit-in protest on the pitch against Birmingham. Once his time at Arsenal had come to an end his unique negotiating ploy to escape from Arsenal was to threaten to score own-goals until they let him go. Later in S.Africa with the French team he decided that he would simply not be talking to the press for the tournament)
DF: Taribo West (just Google image him, any man with those hair styles is frankly definitely a few burgers short of a happy meal)
MF: Jimmy Bullard (long, curly hair and several screws loose. Reputation as a joker. During a Wigan match there was a pile up/accidental bundle on the goalline. Bullard sprinted from outside of the box and launched himself gracefully on top causing chaos. Get onto you tube to appreciate everything he’s been involved in!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukn0D5DLYxg&feature=related
MF: Maradona (Bizarre behaviour on and off the field, he was one of the most entertaining characters of the 2010 World Cup as a manager he led a brave but shambolic Argentinean effort. A man whose colourful character and playing skill has inspired a parody religion in his name must be worthy of maverick status. Italian officials complained in 2009 that he owed a small fortune of 37million Euros in fines for tax evasion. At the time they moaned he had only offered 42,000 Euros to the cause. Diego then quickly offered them two watches and a set of earrings...)
MF: George Best (A one man funny quote machine. Outrageously gifted. A little bit mad)
MF: Guti (The Real Madrid midfielder was bringing outrageous hairstyles to the Bernabau long before Beckham. However unlike Beckham, Guti also managed to get himself stalked by a deaf boxer and apparently accidentally dated a transvestite. Not to mention kissing a man, whom he later claimed was his sister)
FW: Eric Cantona (where to even begin. Kung-fu kicks, legendary quotes about seagulls and trawlers, an acting career...)
FW: Mario Balotteli (see other post!)
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