These guys are just cool.
Footballers are often making fools of themselves on the pitch by diving or arguing with the referee, whilst Twitter is a minefield off it as Mario Balotelli and Rio Ferdinand recently found out to their cost.
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However, for some players none of this seems to affect them and they cruise through on a wave of their coolness. Here are the top eight currently playing the game.
8. Francesco Totti
Now 38-years-old the AS Roma captain plays like a much younger man and his style both on and off the ball means the veteran Italian has to be included.
7. Xavi
In an era at FC Barcelona dominated by the goals of Lionel Messi, to many this 34-year-old is a much more important component for the Catalans and continues to dictate play from central midfield.
6. Juan Mata
Another Spaniard now and although on the pitch Mata has struggled in recent times for Chelsea and now Manchester United, the 26-year-old is one of the most likable men in the sport.
5. Xabi Alonso
Sticking with our theme of Spanish stars and it’s a Bayern Munich midfielder who’s good looks and ginger beard means Alonso looks like he’s walked straight off the set of an aftershave advert at all times.
4. Dimitar Berbatov
AS Monaco appears to be the perfect fit for Berbatov who likes the finer things in life and never appears to let anything ruffle him as he takes everything at a tame pace.
3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
It’s difficult to combine arrogance with cool, but this Paris Saint-Germain striker does exactly that and he has the talent to back up his lofty claims of greatness.
2. Andrea Pirlo
With flowing locks and thick beard this Italian is part midfield maestro, part model and seems to be just as cool off the pitch as his playing style is when on it for Juventus.
1. Thierry Henry
Yet top of the pile has to be this Arsenal legend who could be bringing his French arrogance back to the Emirates Stadium after recently leaving New York Red Bulls.