Vinnie Jones

Vinnie Jones began his football career as a defensive midfielder, playing for various clubs including Wimbledon, Leeds United, and Chelsea, before qualifying for the Welsh national team through a Welsh grandparent. Notably, he was part of the famous "Crazy Gang" at Wimbledon, leading the team to victory in the 1988 FA Cup final. His aggressive playing style earned him a reputation as one of the hardest footballers in history, often resulting in a typecasting in his subsequent acting career. Jones transitioned into acting with roles in films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, for which he won Empire Awards for Best Newcomer and Best British Actor.