Surprisingly educated footballers and WAGs! - Some sports stars are multi-talented and some of their partners are more than just a pretty face. Take a look at the footballers and their partners who hold a university degree. You might be surprised!

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Clarke Carlisle - Carlisle is a Preston-born former footballer who played for Blackpool, Watford, Northampton Town, and others. He also played for England's national team in 2000.

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Clarke Carlisle - He graduated from Staffordshire University with a degree in professional sports writing and broadcasting.

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Christine Bleakley - Northern Irish broadcaster Christine Bleakley is married to former footballer Frank Lampard.

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Christine Bleakley - The TV presenter has a degree in politics from Queen's University in Belfast.

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Iain Dowie - Football manager and former striker Iain Dowie was born in Hatfield. He has played for several teams, including West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers. He has also managed seven football teams in his career.

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Iain Dowie - Dowie studied engineering at the University of Hertfordshire.

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Shaka Hislop - Former goalkeeper Shaka Hislop was born in Hackney, London. He played for Portsmouth, West Ham United, Reading, Newcastle United, and FC Dallas. 

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Shaka Hislop - In 1991, he graduated from Howard University in Washington, DC with a degree in mechanical engineering.

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Steve Coppell - Liverpudlian Steve Coppell has played for Crystal Palace, Bristol City, Manchester City, and others. He has coached teams including Kerala Blasters FC and Jamshedpur FC.

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Steve Coppell - Coppell graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in economic history.

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Leah Totton - 'The Apprentice' winner Leah Totton used to date English footballer Fraser Forster.

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Leah Totton - The Northern Irish businesswoman graduated as a physician from the University of East Anglia in 2011.

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Glen Johnson - Defender Glen Johnson plays for Stoke City FC and England's national team.

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Glen Johnson - According to goal.com Glen Johnson is undertaking a distance maths degree at the Open University.

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David Wetherall - The Sheffield-born former footballer has played for Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United, and Bradford City. He was also a caretaker for Bradford City.

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David Wetherall - He studied at the University of Sheffield and graduated with a degree in chemistry.

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Steve Harper - Former footballer and current goalkeeping coach Steve Harper used to play for Newcastle United and Hull City.

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Steve Harper - Harper reportedly has a degree in social sciences from the Open University.

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Kaya Hall - Kaya Hall is married to Manchester United footballer Phil Jones.

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Kaya Hall - Hall reportedly has a degree in business and management.

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Duncan Watmore - Footballer Duncan Watmore played for Sunderland. He has formerly played for Hibernian, Altrincham, and Clitheroe.

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Duncan Watmore - He studied economics and business management at Manchester University before he transferred to Newcastle University to finish his degree.

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Lisa Roughead - Lisa Roughead is married to Michael Carrick, a former Manchester United player.

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Lisa Roughead - She is reportedly a Pilates instructor with a business degree.

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Richard Hinds - Defender Richard Hinds currently plays for Llandudno. He has played for Hull City, Sheffield Wednesday, Lincoln City, and others.

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Richard Hinds - He graduated with a law degree from the Open University in 2011.

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Matt Smith - Queens Park Rangers striker Matt Smith used to play for Oldham Athletic, Leeds United, and New Mills.

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Matt Smith - Smith obtained a degree in international management with American studies from the University of Manchester.

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