3) Sergio Ramos (Spain)
The 28-year-old centre-back has as many tattoos as he does winners medals from international and club duty for Real Madrid. On his left bicep: the dates 9/11 and 3/11 – referring to the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001 and Madrid in 2004 – with the phrase “lies in the memory of those alive”.
He also has one in remembrance of former Sevilla teammate Antonio Puerta, who died aged 22 from a series of heart attacks during a La Liga game in 2007.
The tribal tattoo on his right wrist is identical to the one his brother has, also inked at the same place. There are also matching tattoos of the Champions League and World Cup trophies on his calves, to mark his rare feat of winning the biggest crowns in club and international football.
4) Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Lionel Messi didn't get to spend much time with his family. But the Argentinian striker is a family man to the core. He has his mother's portrait on his back while he wears his son Thiago's name on his calf which also has junior Messi's hands drawn on either side of the tattoo.
5) Angel di Maria (Argentina)
The Real Madrid player has a Spanish phrase inked onto his left underarm which says “to be born in El Perdriel was and will be the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life”. He got the same tattoo with six friends – who today remain his close confidantes – before leaving to play as a professional.
