5 footballers who could have been great in MMA!

Hulk

Hulk is one of the strongest players in top flight

Another player hailing from Brazil, this forward isn’t known for his temper, yet with a moniker such as this, you could well imagine how powerful he is.

Named Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, the 30-year-old Shanghai SIPG man is referred to as ‘Hulk’ because of his likeness to actor Lou Ferrigno, who played the role of the Incredible Hulk back in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

Like Costa, he isn’t really a towering specimen either, with a height of 5 ft 11 in and weight of 187 pounds. But you would be foolish to think that there are many defenders out there who can go toe to toe with him when it comes to a match of strength.

Hulk has been a very reliable scorer throughout his career, and represented Porto for five seasons before moving to Zenit Saint Petersburg and playing four years there.

He would surely be a success if he were to take up the challenge of the MMA with his physique and athleticism.