Lots of famous football players are known for having unusual hobbies, and Phil Foden is one of them. Cristiano Ronaldo has a love for playing bingo and Petr Čech is really into drumming - but the England midfielder, 24, much prefers to get a rod out on the river. Foden has said his uncommon pastime sets him aside from the other stars on the pitch because "probably about 95 percent of the football lads don't enjoy it".
While many footballers prefer to kick back and relax on luxurious holidays abroad, or visit five-star spas, the dad-of-three, who plays for Manchester City, loves to go fishing. And he even missed the City players' 2018 Premier League title celebrations for a pre-planned fishing trip with his dad. It was his dad who sparked his passion for fishing as a child.
In an interview with Manchester City , Foden said: "The odd one likes fishing, so when people find out they say, 'What a weird sport to enjoy'. They don't understand why you enjoy it. I think it's the perfect hobby to rest your legs and have some downtime.
" At the age of six, Foden caught his biggest catch to date - a 130lb Catfish. Now, the 24-year-old often travels to lakes around the UK and occasionally to Spain, always with his old man. He says it's the "buzz that makes you want to go again" but also enjoys relaxing and having quality time with his dad.
Foden likes to spend his days off fishing and has picked up tactics over the years, like knowing which spots to fish and fishing at different lengths..
