Ranking the top 6 footballers you wouldn't pick a fight with

#3. Paul Scholes

Charlton Athletic v Manchester United

They regard Paul Scholes as one of the greatest players of his generation. There have been moments in his career, however, when his judgment was clouded with extreme anger. He was a hard tackler, occasionally too hard a tackler.

In tight situations, he had a tendency to make reckless and dangerous challenges to win the ball. He was famous for his two-footed challenges.

In total, Scholes received 4 red cards and over 90 yellow cards.

#2. Pepe

Real Madrid v Club Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final

Pepe is famous for his overly-aggressive behavior on the field. He received a 10-game ban for attempting to kick Javier Casquero’s skull twice. Pepe was also involved in an incident where he stepped on Lionel Messi's hand in a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

In a Real Madrid game against Villarreal, he confronted the referee Jose Luis Paradas Romero and accused him of "robbery." He has been lucky to have survived quite a few incidents without reprimand.

#1. Steven Gerrard

England v Russia - Euro2008 Qualifier

Steven Gerrard was loved by the Liverpool fans for being an animated and fierce player. His off-field behavior earned him a reputation of being a nasty player.

In 2008, he was charged with assault after a brawl in the bar. The fight was captured on CCTV, but the police dropped all the charges.

Before that, Gerrard was thought to have engaged John Kinsella, a martial arts expert and boxer to ward off extortion from Liverpool gangster, George Bromley Jr.