5 football personalities who had jobs outside of the sport

Jose Mourinho was a teacher before he became a football manager
Jose Mourinho was a teacher before he became a football manager

#4 Thomas Gravesen - Poker Player

Former Danish midfielder now lives his life differently
Former Danish midfielder now lives his life differently

Gravesen single-handedly revolutionized Everton's play style in the early 2000s, and is one of the most prolific players in the Toffees' history, with over 200 appearances.

The Danish Destroyer, as everyone called him had a splendid career in the Premier League, but after he was transferred to Real Madrid in 2005, his career was cut short by the lack of opportunities, injuries, and controversies, forcing him to change a number of clubs up until his early retirement in 2008.

Gravesen, though, made a lot of his money by playing a card game that most of us are familiar with. His poker skills have given the football fans something to think about, as he now flips and folds the cards in Las Vegas, and has played for several big promotions. None can deny that a box to box midfielder can go on and become a poker junkie!

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