Football: Top 10 footballers who love smoking (With Pictures)

Footballers who love smoking - Yes, you might have been hearing about this but it's the truth, We all know is not a safe act for athletes to be smoking but it seems some of these smoking players don't care about the damage it can cause them or even the implications with their teams. More.. Popular Nigerian celebs and their luxury cars – See who’s got the most expensive! (With Pics) 15 celebrities you didn’t know were black – You will be shocked seeing this! (With Pictures) 10 ways to know your partner is cheating on you – This will help you! Revealed: What caused Drake and Meek Mill’s feud – This is what you never knew! #10. Mario Balotelli

The maverick striker has always grabbed the headlines, mostly due to his antics on and off the pitch. Mario Balotelli is like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at any time. The Italian striker is loose cannon, and managers struggled to get the best out of him. Balotelli has done everything, from posting racist and anti-Semitic comments on different social media outlets, to almost setting his own house on fire with fireworks. Smoking is just another habit for Super Mario. Navigate using arrows below #9. Jack Wilshere

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere could have easily become one of the best English players in his position, if it were not for his arrogance and his bad habits. Also on Football: Manchester United line-up for 2015/2016 season (+Photos) Wilshere is a talented lad, but his cockiness won’t get him anywhere. The 23-year-old midfielder is a chain-smoker, but Arsene Wenger has defended him, claiming that Wilshere is just like any other player. Truth is, football is all about self-discipline. #8. Mesut Ozil

The German man is another Arsenal player who likes to puff every now and then. Is Arsenal’s midfield made up of consummate smokers, or is it just another media exaggeration? Mesut Ozil could be the later. He was caught smoking on holiday, but it seems that the pictures were taken in 2011 while he was playing for Real Madrid. Smoking, however, hasn’t hampered Mesut Ozil. He has been among the best Premier League midfielders this season. #7. Wayne Rooney

Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney has been a regular smoker, with images of him smoking circulating quite often. Wayne Rooney may have won almost everything with Manchester United, but has somehow failed to live up to the expectations. The English lad started out with much clamor and class than his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, only to be left behind by the Portuguese ace. Also on Football: Top 10 teammates who hate one another (With Pictures) #6. Ashley Cole

Ashley Cole is perhaps one of the most hated men in England, mostly due to his adultery a couple of years ago. When it comes to football, however, Ashley Cole has been one of the finest left-backs the game has seen over the last decade. His smoking habits may have angered Jose Mourinho, but that is fine with the 34-year-old defender. Cole may have been labeled as a consummate smoker, but he could care less about that. #5. Wesley Sneijder

Smoking a cigarette every now and then is normal, but when you make it a habit and start smoking like there’s no tomorrow, then it becomes a problem. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Footballers with famous wives & girlfriends (+Photos) However, this has not been the case with the Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder. The 30-year-old has been one of the finest midfielders in the business over the past couple of years, winning the treble with Inter in 2010 and helping Netherlands reach the World Cup final that same year. #4. Wojciech Szczesny

I hate to break it, but there is yet another Arsenal player who features in our list. The Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was fined £20,000 by Arsene Wenger for smoking in the showers a couple of months ago. The 25-year-old keeper has recently been linked with a move away from Emirates, following his topsy-turvy performance on the pitch. Szczesny has been known to smoke a fag from time to time, but he needs to call it quit. #3. Wayne Bridge

Former Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge is yet another Premier League player who joins the infamous hall of smokers. Bridge’s friendship with his former-team mate John Terry was torn to pieces, when the Chelsea captain was accused of having an affair with Bridge’s girlfriend. Wayne Bridge doesn’t seem to care that much, as he has recently married singer Frankie Sanford. He is a consummate smoker, living life by his own terms though. #2. Fabio Coentrao

Back in 2012, Fabio Coentrao was pictured smoking a cigarette. It was his 24 th birthday and he had all the right to celebrate it, allowing himself a cigarette. Jose Mourniho and Real Madrid fans, however, thought otherwise. Mourinho sidelined him for a match and Real fans were heard chanting “smoker” in a league match. While Coentrao is not renowned for being a smoker, he should be more careful next time he celebrates. SEE ALSO: 8 World famous footballers who embraced Islam (+Photos) #1. Dimitar Berbatov

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is no stranger to the world of smokers. While many other players have been lambasted for puffing on a cigar every now and then, Dimitar Berbatov has gotten away with it despite smoking like a chimney. And who can blame him? Berbatov was one of the deadliest strikers in the Premier League, a charismatic figure also. Let’s face it, he looks cool and classy while smoking. CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY The richest young Ghanaians – Their money, luxury cars, houses (Pics) Football: Top 10 teammates who hate one another (With Pictures) 5 ways to take off a woman’s bra – Guys, see this now to become a pro! Meet the 20 richest Nigerian musicians for 2015; as Davido tops Wizkid (+Photos) 11 things a guy should never say to a girl in bed 10 celebrity boob jobs that went horribly wrong (With Pictures) Top 20 richest Nigerian actresses & their net worth – See who is #1 now! (+Pics) 5 real sex stories that will make you really horny I waited until my wedding night to lose my virginity and I wish I hadn’t.. Football: Manchester United line-up for the 2015/2016 season (+Photos) 10 facts you didn’t know about the late Ooni of Ife