Two thirds of world cup players are expats

The Singapore-based firm reveals that the majority of players in this year's FIFA tournament are expats in their professional lives, as so many footballers do not just move to other clubs, but also other countries. Indeed, Uruguay's football team is made up entirely of expats, while 83 per cent of Brazil's team are expat players.

France and Spain have 65 per cent and 43 per cent expats on their team respectively. England, on the other hand, prefer to have players on home turf, with just 4 per cent of them playing for teams abroad. Russia's talent is even more homegrown, with no players at all moving to overseas clubs.

Midfielders are the most likely to move abroad, adds the report, wih 37 per cent of them working overseas - compared to just 9 per cent of goalkeepers. Defenders are the second most desirable players for teams abroad, with one third playing overseas, ahead of 21 per cent of forwards.

For those planning to make a move into an international career, England is the most welcoming country, ahead of Germany, Italy and Spain.

"In terms of needs to get by in a foreign country there’s not much difference between a regular expat and a FIFA player," notes the company. Indeed, some players, such as Neymar and Aguero, are separated from their sons by their work and visit their home countries as much as possible to see their family.

"There is no doubt, life as an expat FIFA player is as good as it gets, but like any job, being an expat abroad has its pros and cons. While you enjoy watching these great players bend, block and kick on the field, remember that most of them share your experiences as expats abroad."