We've picked out 13 wonderful footballers who put the hard yards in before they made it to the big time.
This lot have seriously bulked up.
From futsal legends to amateur politicians.
France are absolutely stacked.
Every now and again, the international break throws up some person in a suit or a branded tracksuit, and we look at them and we go, I know you.
Some have done better than others.
Gareth Southgate isn't the only coached blessed with talent.
What if Todd Boehly's great vision came to pass in 2024? Allow us to draft up potential line-ups for the North and South...
Germany will host the cream of European football.
The improvement of this lot would certainly spice up the international game.
Featuring some absolute beauties.
Which boss would go all-out attack on the jagerbombs and leave you both paralytic by 10pm?
A strong contender for the most bonkers league in world football.
These ones must have stung.
We're getting seriously excited about the tournament.
There are times when Klopp's mask can slip.
We went on the deepest of deep dives to find the most important footballer from each state or province with an MLS team.
Guardiola has form for praising opposition players at strange times.