20 Footballers Who Need to Smile More

One of the keys to success in any part of life is being able to have fun doing what you love to do. Sometimes however, that does not translate over to your field of work.

While the game of football is referred to as the "beautiful game," there is no denying that it can cause some of the ugliest faces in sports.

There are some players you rarely see having a smile crack across their face on the pitch, but every once in a while they show off their million-dollar smile, even if they do not have perfect teeth.

Richard Dunne

Aston Villa and Ireland national team defender, Richard Dunne is hardly ever seen with a happy expression on his face.

Jamie Carragher

The Liverpool vice-captain is a future manager in the making, so he is allowed to be nothing but all-business on the pitch. Plus, with the frustration the Reds have been going through in consecutive draws from teams they should beat, I can understand.

Fernando Torres

He has had a tough row to hoe since his form began dipping several seasons ago, but the light might just be starting to crop up at the end of the tunnel for Fernando Torres. If there is anything to smile about, having scored a few goals is worth one, "El Nino."

Carles Puyol

Barcelona's defensive leader only puts a smile on for one occasion, silverware.

Gennaro Gattuso

AC Milan hard man Gennaro Gattuso is not one to give you any slack on the pitch, nor is he likely to show a sign of weakness by flashing a grin, unless it is after he has laid you out from a tackle.

Lee Cattermole

Sunderland Captain Lee Cattermole is not one to be seen having what appears to be a good time on the pitch.

Carlos Tevez

Maybe if Carlos Tevez had smiled just a little bit more, he would not have turned out to be such a tool. Eh, who are we kidding?

Christian Poulsen

Following his spiral downhill from Juventus and through Liverpool, does Christian Poulsen really have anything to smile about anyway? No, probably not.

Jonathan Woodgate

Does Jonathan Woodgate ever smile? If so, I certainly do not remember it.

Feyenoord Fan

I know, this little guy is not a footballer, but imagine if he becomes one. With that kind of attitude, what kind of career would you expect from him if he is that pissed off at the age of two? Not one in which we ever see him smile.

Alex

Chelsea defender Alex is one to always look serious. Even when he scores, he is more apt to look crazy and yell than smile in the aftermath.

Artur Boruc

Fiorentina goalkeeper Artur Boruc does not know what the word smile means.

Ryan Nelson

Blackburn Rovers tough guy Ryan Nelson could do with smiling a little more. However, being in the bottom of the league, plus not wanting to ruin his hard man reputation will probably prevent it from happening.

Michael Bradley

Chievo Verona and United States Men's National Team member Michael Bradley would not look nearly as intimidating in his chrome dome if he smiled, but it might just make everyone a little happier if he did.

Lucio

Inter Milan defender Lucio could do with putting on a few more smiles here and there. You can understand his frustration with the slow start his club has had in the Serie A, but nonetheless a few smiles might just make it all a little less testing.

Allan Smith

I would not smile often either if I had that hair. All jokes aside, Newcastle's Allan Smith could use a little smile time, but it can be tough remembering that when you are fourth choice in the pecking order.

Andrea Pirlo

This is pretty much what Andrea Pirlo looks like in every match: complete and utter lack of emotion and personality.

Robert Huth

Stoke City's Robert Huth could benefit from a shine on or two, but we wouldn't want to ruin that tough Potters reputation, would we?

Brede Hangeland

Fulham's Brede Hangeland could use a a good smile after making a face like that.

Aaron Lennon

Smile Aaron, you finally scored another EPL goal. About time your talents showed up again. Granted, they are probably gone once more until another random day.