Top 10 most Intelligent football players and managers: Smartest Players Of all time

Socrates

Socrates, also known as “Doctor Socrates,” was a legendary Brazilian football captain who epitomized “cool” for an entire generation of fans. He was a unique player in that he earned a medical degree while still actively playing football, making him the only known footballer to achieve this feat. In addition to his prowess on the pitch, Socrates was also a gifted writer who contributed insightful columns to newspapers on a range of topics, including sports, politics, and economics.

Romelu Lukaku

Despite his technical prowess on the pitch as a striker on loan from Chelsea to Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku also possesses a lesser-known quality: his intelligence. Hailing from Antwerp, Belgium with Congolese roots, he is a natural linguist and can fluently speak up to eight languages.

His mastery of English, Spanish, Dutch, French, Portuguese, German, Swahili, and native Congolese complement his public relations and tourism degree.

Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson, a former English right-back, had a varied career in terms of his playing abilities, but he was undoubtedly one of the standout players of his era. He commanded significant transfer fees throughout his career, highlighting his talent and value to his teams.

Away from football, he enrolled at Open University and studied for a degree in mathematics to solidify his commitment to education.

Simon Mignolet

Simon Mignolet, the Belgian goalkeeper, has divided opinions among fans, particularly during his time at Liverpool, where his performances were inconsistent. However, there is no denying that he is one of the most intelligent footballers to grace the game. Jurgen Klopp, his former manager, often lauded him as the most cerebral goalkeeper he has ever coached.

Andrey Arshavin

Andrey Arshavin, the former Arsenal superstar from Russia, was not only a talented footballer but also had a secret hobby in fashion design.

He graduated from St Petersburg State University of Technology and Design, where he studied clothing technology. He used his talent by launching his clothing line in his home country.

Giorgio Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini, the Italian defender known for his tough style of play, is not just a brute on the pitch. He has a geeky side too. Chiellini excelled academically, passing his high school exams with ease. He later went on to enroll at the prestigious University of Turin, where he earned a degree in business economics.

Who is the most educated footballer in the world?

Below is a compilation list of some of the most educated footballers

• Sócrates– Ph.D. in medicine
• Felix Owolabi Akinloye– PhD in physical education
• Duncan Watmore– Master’s degree in international leadership, business, and management, together with a Bachelor’s degree in economics and business management
• Patrick Henri Mboma– Double master’s degree: mathematics and coaching
• Giorgio Chiellini– Master’s degree in business management
• Romelu Lukaku– Master’s degree in public relations
• Samuel Okwaraji– Master’s degree in law
• Vincent Kompany– Master’s degree in business administration