Twitter appears to be in mourning, after One Direction this week lost star member Zayn Malik.
However, there’s no need to despair, because there are a host of footballers who have the looks and vocal skill to step into the breach should the call come.
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Here are some of those players – all of whom have enjoyed glittering, but brief stints behind the mic…
Andy Cole
The former Manchester United striker celebrated his side’s Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup treble with a rap song, which summed up the achievements of Sir Alex Ferguson’s men. It was called ‘Outstanding’. However, the track was anything but, and failed to make the top forty, peaking at 68.
Kevin Keegan
In 1979, Ballor d’Or holder Kevin Keegan released a track called ‘Head Over Heels In Love’ and, while it failed to do remarkable things in the UK, where it reached 31, it did hit the top ten in Germany, as the future England manager was playing for Hamburg at the time.
Glenn Hoddle
Alongside his Tottenham teammate Chris Waddle, Glenn Hoddle released the 1987 single ‘Diamond Lights’. The song received enough attention that the pair, known as Glenn and Chris, performed the track on Top of the Pops. It reached 12 in the charts, but a follow-up single failed to have the same impact.
Paul Gascoigne
In 1990, Gazza was arguably at the peak of his powers, so it is probably no surprise that England’s hero of Italia 90 had a hit with Lindisfarne’s Fog on the Tyne, just missing out on the top spot in the UK, reaching number two.
John Barnes
The former Liverpool and England midfielder was the star attraction of both the Anfield Rap and the national team’s official World Cup song ahead of Italia 90, World In Motion. The latter reached the top of the charts, and inspired Sir Bobby Robson’s side to the semi-final of the subsequent tournament.
Alexis Sanchez
The Arsenal playmaker has had a wonderful first season at the Emirates, so it probably no surprise that he wanted to celebrate with a song. He uploaded a video of him singing, whilst driving, to his Instagram account, but not too sure whether a singing career beckons.
Aleksandar Kolarov
The Manchester City full-back displayed an excellent range with his deadpan renditions of some Christmas classics, as a treat for the club’s fans in the build up to the holiday season.
Wayne Rooney
The England captain is reportedly a huge fan of karaoke, so it was no surprise to see him alongside Ed Sheeran, singing his version of Lego House. Unfortunately for Wayne, he doesn’t seem to have the talent for singing that he does with a ball at his feet.