9 Footballers who have indulged in music making

#4 Ruud Gullit

One of the most distinctive players in football history, both by appearance and also by his enormous technical talent, Ruud Gullit was a cult figure of the 1980s in Europe, and as a leader of the all-conquering Milan side, he has earned a place in football folklore for all times to come.

The Dutchman, who has Surinamese roots and is a second-generation citizen, has also taken his bow in the music industry. In 1984 whilst playing for Feyenoord Rotterdam, he released the song "Not the Dancing Kind", which is mainly influenced by the raw, original reggae sounds of the Carribean islands.

In 1988 Gullit scored a No. 3 hit with the anti-apartheid song "South Africa", performing with the reggae band Revelation Time. While he does not have any more songs to his credit, featuring on an iconic hit song is definitely a highlight of Gullit’s life.