Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #19: Paolo Di Canio
Paolo Di Canio pushed a referee to the ground on live TV and gave fascist salutes to fans. Italy's most controversial striker at #19.
12 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #20: Neymar Jr
Neymar spent 14 minutes rolling on the ground at the 2018 World Cup alone. Football's biggest diver rolls into #20 on our list.
11 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #21: Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli set his house on fire with fireworks and threw darts at teammates. 'Why Always Me?' The answer is obvious. #21.
10 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #22: Ben Thatcher
Ben Thatcher elbowed Pedro Mendes unconscious in one of the most violent assaults in Premier League history. The villain at #22.
9 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #23: Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy attacked teammate John Arne Riise with a golf club and scored the next day celebrating with a golf swing. #23.
8 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #24: Lee Cattermole
Lee Cattermole was sent off 8 times in the Premier League. Sunderland's red card machine was born to be booked. #24 villain.
7 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #25: Jens Lehmann
Jens Lehmann urinated during a match, fought teammates, and got sent off in a Champions League Final. Arsenal's madman at #25.
6 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #26: Kevin Muscat
Kevin Muscat was voted the most hated man in football. The Australian defender literally ended careers with horror tackles.
5 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #27: Robbie Savage
Robbie Savage held the record for most yellow cards in the Premier League. Football's ultimate wind-up merchant lands at #27.
4 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #28: Rivaldo
Rivaldo won the Ballon d'Or but his 2002 World Cup dive vs Turkey was the most shameless acting in football history. #28 villain.
3 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #29: Mark van Bommel
Mark van Bommel holds the record for most fouls in Champions League history. The dirtiest midfielder in Europe takes #29.
2 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #30: Gennaro Gattuso
Gennaro Gattuso headbutted coaches, grabbed throats, and terrorized midfields for fun. The Italian Pitbull kicks off our countdown.
1 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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