Not content with just one career that most of us could only dream of, these premier league players went on to successful second careers. Some stuck with competitive fields, others moved in a totally different direction. Whilst it’s difficult enough to achieve any kind of professional success on the pitch, finishing that and moving on to be a true success in something else shows real determination. If you’re a premier league player looking for inspiration for your next move, admittedly unlikely, or just a football fan who’s curious about where their favourite players have ended up, then we’ve got just what you’re looking for.
Teddy Sheringham
Teddy Sheringham is a true hero of his era. Famed for his time spent as a striker at both Manchester United and Tottenham, you might be fooled into thinking that slipping quietly into a very comfortable retirement would be enough for Teddy, but you’d be wrong. It turns out that Mr. Sheringham is a dab hand at poker and though he perhaps wouldn’t consider it a second career as such, many would consider his winnings to be a more than sufficient income. Back in 2016, he finished 14th in the WSOP main event, so it wouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see him back again for the world series of poker 2021. Unfortunately, the chances of seeing him back on the pitch for United are incredibly slim, although he might be getting on a bit for professional football, the reds looked like they needed some help after their crushing defeat from Chelsea.
Dion Dublin
Dion Dublin has had a serious turnaround in terms of career choices. Initially a centre-back for the Norwich City reserve team, he achieved notoriety as a centre-forward for Cambridge United. His first taste of the premier league came with Manchester United after a £1million signing from club manager Sir Alex Ferguson. His gameplay went from strength to strength and over the next fifteen years, he maintained his premier league career. During the latter years of his footballing career, he was often called up for television appearances, which might have been what prepared him for his next career move; presenting. He’s a regular pundit for Sky Sports, as well as commentating for Champions League games. His most unusual position though was as a presenter on the popular BBC daytime series Homes Under the Hammer. Oh and during all of this, he somehow found the time to invent an instrument called the Dube, with which he has appeared at a concert on stage. Quite the renaissance man!
David Ginola
Ginola had a glittering career playing for some of the premier league’s top teams, including Newcastle, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Everton. His footballing career spanned from 1985 – 2002, a pretty impressive feat, but after this, he did what any self-respecting Frenchman would do and began making wine. This wine is wine that should be taken seriously as well! He bought a vineyard in Provence and makes several varieties. Back in 2008, he received a silver medal at the International Wine Challenge for one of his dry roses.
