Eight footballers who have gone bankrupt, featuring ex-Chelsea & Liverpool stars

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3) David James

A former star goalkeeper for big clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City as well as for England, David James hit hard times last year and was forced to sell a large amount of his football memorabilia to make up the debt.

4) Celestine Babayaro

Known for his time in the Premier League with Chelsea and Newcastle United, Nigerian left-back Celestine Babayaro handled his money badly despite earning around £25,000 per week, and was declared bankrupt in 2011.

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