#YouRemember – Footballers that you do not remember

The number of footballers who have graced your television in the modern era is humongous. The number of footballers who have captured your imagination from that set is obviously smaller, but is still a considerable amount. Here are three footballers who are now retired and have been cruelly wiped off from the publics’ short-term memory.

1. Steve McManaman

Steve McManman with David Beckham at Real Madrid

A true man of class, this English footballer ruled the roost for many years at Anfield with his stunning dribbling and playmaking abilities. A precursor to the great Makelele, Mcmanaman could hold the midfield by himself. The first British player to win the UEFA Champions League title twice, and also with a foreign club.

He played for Liverpool and Manchester City and was the only second English player at Real Madrid after Laurie Cunningham. He won the Champions League with Madrid in 2000 and proved his worth. Being hailed as ‘Spice Boys’ along with Robbie Fowler at Liverpool because of their modelling contracts with Hugo Boss and Armani, the fans could never get enough of this winger. Not surprisingly, he was also the highest paid British footballer in history, between 1999 and 2001. From investing in race horses to producing Goal! 2, his post-retirement activities are not restricted to being a football pundit.