5 countries that are the top exporters of footballers

#2 France

One of the deadliest strikers ever, Frenchman Thierry Henry is top scorer of the Arsenal.

Notwithstanding the prowess and outreach of French football, no French club has ever managed to win the European Cup. It may be attributed to the fact that the best French players prefer to play in more competitive leagues than Ligue one.

Amongst 781 French Players, who are playing overseas, England is the leading destination with 107 players. 86 percent of overseas French Footballers are under contract with clubs from UEFA countries; meanwhile 51 percent are playing for the clubs in England, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy and Germany.

Interestingly, most French players with Algerian roots are migrating back to Algeria to play in the Algerian top division.

In total, French players are available in 60 countries in a quest for professional careers.