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1. David Beckham
David Beckham is globally recognized for his handsome appearance. With a perfect physique and a scandal-free life, Beckham and Victoria have become the most beautiful couple in the football world. One can easily spot numerous tattoos on the body of the English midfielder. Each tattoo holds personal significance for him at different times. Most of these tattoos convey messages of love that Becks wants to express to his happy family - wife Victoria and their four beloved children.
5. Stephen Ireland
Apart from his passion for collecting cars, Stephen Ireland also has a strong fondness for adorning his body with tattoos. The former Man City player, now playing for Stoke, once etched 'angel wings' onto his back. This is considered one of the most unique tattoos in the world of football.
6. Ezequiel Lavezzi
Ezequiel Lavezzi boasts a plethora of unique tattoos. Prominent among them are religious and football symbols – the Virgin Mary on his arm and a tattoo of idol Diego Maradona on his right rib. He is fascinated to recount his tattoos, as if he's addicted to getting inked.
7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic proudly displays 11 tattoos across his body. On his right rib, Ibra has inked a red dragon, a symbol of supernatural strength in Eastern culture. The names of his parents, Sefik and Jurka, are tattooed on his biceps… Additionally, Arabic script meaning 'Only God can judge me' also grabs the fans' attention.
8. Daniel Agger
The back of Daniel Agger is covered in ink. There, the Danish international recreates a part of Viking history. On his right fingers, the former Liverpool star tattoos the letters YNWA, short for the phrase “You’ll Never Walk Alone” – the name of the famous song dedicated by Liverpool fans to the team. Agger is currently a member of Brondby IF.
9. Tim Howard
American goalkeeper Tim Howard, who once played for Everton, is covered in tattoos. On his left chest, he dedicates space for his two children. On the right chest is the phrase “Jacob, you are your father’s greatest strength and joy.” Just below the neck is the French phrase “The wonder of love” alongside many other meaningful phrases.
10. Djibril Cisse
Djibril Cisse perhaps holds the record for the most tattoos among footballers, with 40 inked all over his body in various sizes. Alongside Roman numerals, the names of his sister, wife, and children, the 33-year-old veteran, currently with Bastia, also sports impressive angel wings tattooed on his back. Cisse has retired from football and transitioned into his career as a DJ.
