6 ENGLISH Players & Managers who SPEAK Foreign Languages

British football players and managers who can speak a second (or more) languages. #language #english #swedish

0:00 Roy Hodgson Polyglot
1:47 Gary Lineker
2:12 Eric Dier
2:41 David Beckham
3:23 Owen Hargreaves German
4:01 Graham Potter Swedish

Roy Hodgson - Roy Hodgson is a true polyglot, speaking five languages fluently: English, Swedish, Italian, French, and German. His international coaching career has taken him across Europe, and his language skills have been invaluable.

Gary Lineker speaking Spanish & Japanese- The former England striker speaks fluent Spanish, picked up during his time at FC Barcelona. He also learned some Japanese while playing in Japan, showcasing his versatility off the pitch.

Eric Dier speaking Portuguese - He is fluent in Portuguese. He honed his language skills during his youth career in Portugal and can be seen conversing effortlessly with his former manager, José Mourinho.

David Beckham speaking Spanish - While not completely fluent, David Beckham has a good grasp of Spanish from his years at Real Madrid. His efforts to learn the language endeared him to Spanish fans and helped him adapt to life in Madrid.

Owen Hargreaves speaking German- Hargreaves, born to British parents but raised in Canada and Germany, is fluent in German. His bilingual abilities were a key asset during his playing career in the Bundesliga.

Graham Potter speaking Swedish- The Brighton & Hove Albion manager speaks Swedish, a skill he developed during his managerial stint in Sweden. Potter's linguistic abilities helped him build strong connections with his players and staff.