10 Bollywood superstars who have played sports at a noteworthy level

Taapsee enjoys a moment of squash with a co-star
Taapsee enjoys a moment of squash with a co-star

#7 Ranbir Kapoor - football

Ranbir (R) in action against Virat Kohli's AHCF during the Celebrity Classico 2016
Ranbir (R) in action against Virat Kohli's AHCF during the Celebrity Classico 2016

One of the biggest heartthrobs of Indian cinema, Ranbir Kapoor has been spotted flaunting his football skills in many charity games and domestic tournaments. The 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' star admits to having taken a fondness for the game from a very young age, and he essays the role of the forward/striker.

Recently, Ranbir was seen honing his skills ahead of a friendly contest against the CISF as he was a key member of the celebrity team that was set to face off against the team from the Armed Forces. Apart from this, Ranbir was also a part of the Celebrity Classico in 2016 that featured the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Abhishek Bachchan amongst others.

In the Indian Super League, Ranbir co-owns Mumbai City FC, a team that represents his hometown, Mumbai. According to reports, Ranbir is set to feature in a friendly against AHFC, a club that features Indian cricketers.

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