THESE footballers were not afraid to show off their footwork to millions of TV viewers.
And with another season of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing rolling around, this year will be no different.
In 2022 – viewers will get the opportunity to see Arsenal legend Tony Adams' version of the Pasa Doble and Foxtrot.
Unfairly nicknamed 'Donkey' for his gangly style, the England centre-back wasn't renowned for his grace on the pitch.
But, he might just fancy his chances on winning the Glitterball Trophy – having won four league titles with the Gunners.
Adams, 55, isn't the first footballer to appear on Strictly. Here's some other household names, and how they fared.
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Robbie Savage
Most famous now for being director of football at Macclesfield Town, as well as a pundit on BT Sport, Savage enjoyed his time in the ballroom in 2011.
The former Leicester City midfielder was partnered with Ola Jordan, and finished a respectable sixth after reaching the quarter-finals.
However, his time on Strictly was best remembered for a dramatic knee-slide towards the camera that resulted in him breaking his nose.
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It wasn't quite Murder On The Dance Floor, as another former contestant Sophie Ellis-Bextor might have said.
Peter Schmeichel
Five years earlier, Man Utd legend Schmeichel featured alongside sports stars including Matt Dawson and Mark Ramprakash.
The highlight of his time on the show was his impressive Tango – that earned 31 out of 40 from the usually strict judges.
However, TV audiences weren't as impressed – voting him off in seventh place.
Peter Shilton
At the grand old age of 60, England legend Shilton fancied a crack at Strictly in 2010.
He paired up with Erin Boag and kicked off the competition with a Waltz.
But, he wasn't a natural dancer, as judges pointed out, and struggled with balance and posture.
Musician Goldie and magician Paul Daniels were eliminated before 'Shilts' – with Eastenders actress Kara Tointon crowned the winner that year.
Alex Scott
BBC commentator Scott finished higher than any other former footballer on Strictly in 2019, when she placed fifth with dancer Neil Jones.
But all good things do come to an end – and she was eliminated 11 weeks in after musicals week.
Their Samba to Joyful Joyful from Sister Act didn't cut it with the judges, and they were left in the final two.
Viewers sided with the judges and she was gone.
John Barnes
History-maker Barnes achieved a rare feat in the history of Strictly – becoming the first male celebrity contestant to be awarded a ten from the judges, which he got for his Salsa.
But the Liverpool legend only managed to finish seventh in 2007, despite that accolade, alongside dancing partner Nicole Cutler.
Alesha Dixon ruled Strictly that year, but it was John's Tango that saw him finally leave the show.
David James
James was hotly-tipped to do well on Strictly in 2019.
Alas, something got lost in translation with his fancy footwork and his dancing ability.
He was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova, but was the fourth celebrity to be eliminated.
Before the show, he revealed: "My current level of dance ability on a scale from one to 10? It's not on the scale yet." We should of taken the hint.
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