Five players who started at lower league clubs before making it to the top

#4 Enric Gallego

Gallego takes on Atletico Madrid

Striker Enric Gallego spent several years playing as an amateur in Spain's basement divisions, working as a lorry driver and handyman to support himself while playing for clubs in Spain's 4th and 5th tiers. The Spaniard only made his professional debut in 2018 at the age of 31, with second-tier outfit Extremadura.

But the best was yet to come. Gallego's form in the Segunda Division earned him a move to La Liga minnows Huesca, a club who themselves had experienced an amazing rise to the top of Spanish football, and the veteran found himself playing against the likes of Real Madrid; a dream come true for a man who had been working menial jobs only a couple of years before.

#3 Romain Saiss

Romain Saiss has established himself with both Wolves and Morrocco

A key component of Wolves' success under Nuno Espirito Santo, the Moroccan international is one of the most underrated defensive players in the Premier League.

But Saiss actually spent multiple seasons at an amateur level, playing in the lower French tiers with a club called Valence. Saiss excelled, helping his team to six title wins, while washing pots in his father's restaurant to make a living. It was an experience that Saiss said improved his work ethic, driving him to succeed in his football career.

After continued good performances for Valence, Saiss caught the attention of second-tier outfit Clermont Foot, which provided the springboard for his move into Ligue 1 and later the Premier League.