“Actually, I wanted to act even when I was still playing football.”

French actor and former professional footballer

Eric Cantona is a French actor and former professional footballer. He played in the late 20th century and is remembered as a powerful, skilful forward with a distinctive creative style and a strong eye for goal. Most often deployed as a deep-lying forward, he could also operate up front or in midfield. He is regarded as one of the leading players of his generation, and Pelé included him in the FIFA 100 list of the world’s greatest living players in 2004.