4) Adebayo Akinfenwa
The 16-stone giant has become a cult figure throughout his time carving out a career in the lower leagues. He scored against Liverpool for AFC Wimbledon in this year’s FA Cup and still appears to be more muscle than fat.
3) Paul Gascoigne
The former Tottenham star was regularly criticised for returning for pre-season overweight. His talent was never in question but his weight troubles worsened as his career progressed, particularly while in Italy with Lazio.