Fabio Coentrao is pursuing a very different career after becoming a fisherman following his retirement from football.
The former Real Madrid full-back, who made over 100 appearances for the club, hung up his boots at the end of last season after a spell at boyhood club Rio Ave.
The 52-cap former Portugal international is a good friend of Cristiano Ronaldo following their time together at Madrid but Coentrao's career has taken a very different direction to the Man United forward.
The 33-year-old bought his first fishing boat during his playing days and after pursuing his dream job is said to own a fleet, according to Sport Bible.
Coentrao opened up on his new career path as he spoke to 'Empower Brands's YouTube channel.
'Life in the sea is not a shame, as many people think,' he said. 'It is a job like any other. Not only that, the sea is beautiful and we need it.
'People who love the sea and who want to experience the sea need to follow their dream.
The former Portugal international, who has two Champions League trophies and two La Liga honours to his name, has previously told the story of how his boat rescued 15 fishermen from a sinking ship.
Coentrao, who also spent time on loan with Sporting CP and Monaco during the latter stages of his career, believed it is a generational career and he explained that his life 'was the sea' growing up.
'It is also a job for the new generations,' he added. 'My father had a boat, he used to fish and always went with him as a child. My life was the sea... the sea and fishing.
'Of course, I knew that football would one day end and that I should take a new direction in my life. And my happiness is this boat and this is the life I want to lead.'
footymaniac
574
Incredible. he haa the courage to do so. We must appreciate these kind of initiative's, after all there tons of million people who work in this industry. No shame, its a job and deserves respect. all the best who once benched Marcelo.
MadridMaldives
204
It is a very decent way to earn a living. In my country many people dedicate to this profession and have a very stable and decent life. In fact, they sometimes make more money than many other professions like teaching. There is no shame at all in doing that and surely it’s not a profession for only the poor as many people wrongly think. Hats off to our former star Fábio Coentrão who played decisive role to win La Decima!
Jayinfinity
129
it's not a shame at all to follow your dreams man am happy for you and your family
EBASH
101
He bought his first boat while he was still playing now he has a fleet. So he's doing something dear to his heart and he's creating employment for others and at the same time has put himself out of the reaches of those vultures in the media I think he has done good for himself don't forget that fishing is an important part of the Portuguese economy.
Vudcuy
75
He is enjoying life without any tasks and fulfils . Let him enjoy and avoid media go behind him
femigabriel
74
good luck in everything you do 💯💯💥💥💥💯❤️❤️
DineshGohil
65
It is a 100% better profession than becoming a TV Pundit .
Tosbdemrs
42
wow this great and heart touching