1. Seyi Olofinjana – Degree in Chemical Engineering
The Nigerian completed his BSC in Chemical Engineering back in Africa
before moving to Europe. As if that wasn’t enough, he started working on
his Masters at Aberdeen University while playing for Wolverhampton
Wanderers. He also played for Stoke City in the Premier League.
2. Andrey Arshavin – Degree in Fashion Design
Andrey Arshavin was regarded as one of the most exciting talents in
European football when he joined Arsenal from Zenit St Petersburg in
2009. The Russian studied at the University of Technology and Design in
St Petersburg. He has his own fashion line that are popular back in his
homeland. He has even wrote a thesis on a suit that can also function as
sportswear.
Arshavin has written three books, including one titled 555 Questions and Answers on Women, Money, Politics and Football.
3. Juan Mata – Degree in Sports Science and Finance
Juan Mata is a true multi-tasker – not only does he play for two
football teams (Manchester United and the Spain national team) – but
he has also taken a degree in Sports Science and Finance at Madrid’s
Universidad Camilo Jose Cela.
4. Frank Lampard
The English football legend is the all-time leading goalscorer for
Chelsea, with 211 goals in 648 appearances. Back in 2012, Lampard
scored over 150 in an IQ test, which would place him amongst the most
intelligent 0.1 percent of the world’s population. Before turning
professional, Lampard obtained 12 GCSEs which included an A* in Latin.
5. David Wetherall – Degree in Chemistry
The former Leeds and Bradford centre-half graduated with a first-class
honours degree in chemistry at the University of Sheffield in 1992,
becoming the first Premier League player to achieve such a
qualification, In terms of intellectual stimulation, dressing room
“banter” may have been a step down from his lectures.
6. Duncan Watmore – Degree in Economics
Back in 2015, Sunderland midfielder Duncan Watmore graduated with a
first-class degree in economics from Newcastle University,becoming only
the second player in the Premier League to graduate with first-class
honours.à
7. Nedum Onuoha – Degree in ICT
The Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has ten GCSE’s,
including eight A’s and two B’s and at A Level he got Three A’s, in
Maths, Business Studies and ICT. He has qualification to attend almost
any university in England.
8. Clarke Carlisle – Degree in Math
The former Watford and Burnley defender was awarded the title of
“Britain’s Brainiest Footballer” in a TV game show. He is well regarded
as one of the most sobber and educater guy to have played professional
football, He attended Balshaw’s Church of England High School where he
attained 10 A-grades at GCSE and studied mathematics and politics at
A-level.
9. Steve Harper – Degree in Social Sciences
Steve Harper, who played 157 Premier League games for Newcatle over a
20-year period between 1993 and 2013, is an FA qualified referee (not
many players who can say that). T he former Hull City also holds a
social sciences degree from Liverpool John Moores University.
