Elite Footballers: Super-Clever Individuals

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Stupidest things footballers said as study claims they're super-clever

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Study examined 204 elite footballers from highest Brazilian and Swedish leagues.

Compared them with 124 members of the general public (the 'controls') Researchers say elite players had better cognitive abilities overall.

This included improved planning, memory, and decision-making skills.

Study author Leonardo Bonetti , from Aarhus University in Denmark , told MailOnline : 'People often confuse being less formally educated with being less clever'.

Frank Lampard left school with 11 GCSEs including an A

in Latin .

Graeme Le Saux gained a reputation as a brainbox for his articulate manner and university background.

Former Chelsea teammate GraemeLe Saux visited London museums between training sessions.

The stupidest things footballers have said: 'If we played like this every week , we wouldn't be so inconsistent'.

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