8) Carl Cort (Guyanese)

Guyanese football player Carl Cort currently plays a forward for Tampa Bay Rowdies in the North American Soccer League. In 2010, this 37-year-old’s bank and credit card accounts were frozen by court order over unspecified debts. He is one of those football players who never really recovered from a big-money move that did not work out. According to many football experts, Cort has not been able to realize his potential.

7) Paul Gascoigne (British)

This 47-year-old former English footballer is wracked by booze and pills. This bloated legend admits that he cannot live without a pint. He is hooked on a mix of valium and strong lager. He is broke and has appeared drunk in front of his fans on many occasions. Last year he had burst into tears in front of 500 people at a charity event and was led off stage shaking and trembling. He avoided being declared bankrupt in 2011 by High Court in London, although he was still in debt for £32,000.