15 Best Football Movies Ever Made

Michael Sheen plays Brian Clough, one of the most headstrong and controversial managers in English football history. This biographical film follows his disastrous 44 days as manager of Leeds United and how his ego and vision cost him his job. A brilliant character study and a must-see for every football fan.

Santiago Muñez is a poor young Mexican living in Los Angeles who gets the chance to try out for Newcastle United in England. A classic underdog story about how hard work and talent can take you from the streets to professional football. Perfect for anyone who dreams of a career as a pro.

In this sequel, Santiago Muñez moves to Real Madrid and has to deal with the pressure and temptations of big money. The film shows the glamour and the darker sides of life as a superstar. A must-watch if you loved Goal!

The least popular of the Goal! films, but interesting because it's set around the 2006 World Cup. The focus shifts away from Santiago to other players, showing how football and national pride come together on the world stage.

Elijah Wood plays an American student in London who gets drawn into the violent world of football hooligans. An intense film about fanaticism, friendship and the extreme side of football supporters.

A young British-Indian woman dreams of a career as a professional footballer, but her traditional family wants her to lead a 'normal' life. An inspiring, funny story about following your passion despite every obstacle, and an early role for Keira Knightley.

This TV film tells the true story of the 1958 Munich air disaster in which many of Manchester United's young talents died. A moving tribute to the Busby Babes and how the club was rebuilt after the tragedy.

In this bizarre but great film, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine and Pelé star in a team of Allied prisoners of war who must play a propaganda match against a German team. A classic combining football, war and heroism.

An impressive documentary about the links between drug money, Pablo Escobar and Colombian football in the '80s and '90s. At its heart is the tragic story of Andrés Escobar, who was murdered after scoring an own goal at the 1994 World Cup. One of the best sports documentaries ever made.

This film shows how Pelé grew from a poor boy in Brazil into one of the greatest footballers of all time. With beautiful football scenes and an inspiring story, it's a great film for fans of Brazilian football.

Director Asif Kapadia (Senna, Amy) portrays the life of Diego Maradona in impressive fashion. The focus is on his glory years at Napoli, including his genius on the pitch and his self-destructive tendencies off it. An absolute must-watch for fans of Maradona and football history.

A documentary that follows Cristiano Ronaldo's life up close, with footage of his family, training sessions and his drive for perfection. Whether you're a fan or not, it shows how dedicated he is to his sport.

A documentary about David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt, the youth players who dominated with Manchester United in the '90s. A great look at team spirit, perseverance and football at the highest level.

Vinnie Jones plays a disgraced former pro footballer who trains a team of inmates for a match against the guards. A mix of tough action and humor, with a great match as the climax.

This hilarious, absurd Hong Kong film by Stephen Chow combines football and kung fu, with incredible action scenes and spectacular tricks. A unique, entertaining film for football fans who want to see something different.