#3 Andrea Pirlo
The Italian midfielder has earned his place among the pantheon of the hottest footballers ever since the time he began sporting his masterful beard, which goes perfectly with his perfect mane. The 36-year-old has endorsed some of the most renowned luxury brands out there, but his major earning source during his prime was from his deal with Nike.
He has appeared in a number of viral Nike commercials – most notably alongside Kobe Bryant in the Nike Soccer advertisement The Last Game. Other than his lucrative contract with MLS side New York City FC, Pirlo also has a stake in his father’s company Elg Steel – a prominent Italian business.
He also owns a vineyard and is well-known wine connoisseur – all adding to his charisma off the field. A much-loved figure in world football, Pirlo would surely have been successful as a professional model with all these credentials.
