5 ball boys who went on to become famous footballers

#4 Raul Gonzalez

Raul was a ball boy at the Atletico Madrid academy

Raul Gonzalez is regarded as one of the all-time greats when it comes to Spanish football. The former Real Madrid captain scored so many goals during his playing career, but even he had to once serve as a ball boy.

Raul started his career at Atletico Madrid, where he spent two years in the club’s youth team. There, he occasionally served as a ball boy during match days, as he learned his trade. The rest, as they say, is history.

But the former Spain international went on to achieve a lot for himself, especially at club level. Raul ended his career at Real Madrid as the club’s all-time top-scorer with 323 goals, until he was eventually overtaken by Cristiano Ronaldo.

He also won a host of trophies with Los Blancos, including multiple LaLiga tiles, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League. Not bad for a man who was once a ball boy.