The best footballers and their dogs - ranked

With all of the travelling they do, you would not think that owning a dog would be well suited to a footballer's lifestyle.

However, a quick scroll through Instagram and you will soon discover that there are thousands of pooch-loving players around the world.

These hounds come in all different shapes and sizes, but which one is the best? As we're sure you would agree, this is a vitally important question and 90min has had a go at answering it below. Enjoy.

15. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's gargantuan Dogue de Bordeaux, Hulk, is a celebrity in his own right but he has been done dirty in the video above.

That is clearly a handball. As punishment, Messi is propping up our list in 15th.

Doggo rating: 6/10

VAR check required rating: 10/10

14. Morgan Brian

USWNT stalwart Morgan Brian clearly has a big fan in her dachshund. However, we have had to deduct a mark for how bemused it looks...

Doggo rating: 6.5/10

Superfan rating: 8/10

13. Douglas Luiz

Douglas Luiz and his dog definitely message girls asking: "u up x", at 2:30am.

Doggo Rating: 6.5/10

Sweet Boy Rating: 11/10

12. Matthijs De Ligt

"Come on fellas, there's no point wasting the day. Let's get up at 6.00am tomorrow and go for really long walk."

Doggo rating: 7/10

Dad on a family holiday rating: 8/10

11. Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold's French Bulldog has a stare that pierces your soul. Still, pretty cute though.

Doggo rating: 7/10

Threatening aura rating: 9/10

10. Luca Toni

Now he's retired, Luca Toni is annoying his dogs - he has many more than just this Golden Retriever - by constantly waking them up from a nap for photos.

Also, why is his TV on the floor? Weird.

Doggo rating: 7/10

Why have you woken me up for this nonsense rating: 10/10

9. Paulo Dybala

That dog looks ridiculously fluffy and Dybala looks like a loving father. No wonder they are both so happy.

Doggo rating: 7.5/10

Wholesome content rating: 8.5/10

8. Frenkie de Jong

There are few sights more satisfying than a super hairy dog scurrying after a Barcelona midfielder up a hill. Perhaps the only way to make it better is by putting it in slow motion.

Doggo rating: 7.5/10

Super slow-mo rating: 8/10

7. Lucy Bronze

Pictured above is detective Lucy Bronze and her two furry constables. They are fully committed to getting criminal scum off the streets.

Doggo rating: 7.5/10

Undercover police rating: 99/9

6. Patrick Bamford

Finally, an explanation for Patrick Bamford's recent form. If we got to spend time with a dog as cute as this, we would be inspired as well.

Doggo rating: 8/10

Cheeky rascal rating: 8/10

5. Marta

Birthday treats are not just for humans. Dogs need cake and presents too.

Brazilian legend Marta gets this, letting her three doggos loose on a special treat recently. Look how nicely they ate it, though. Respect.

Doggo rating: 8/10

Well behaved rating: 10/10

4. Isco

Isco's dogs are the best little and large comedy team since Laurel and Hardy. Okay, maybe Dwight Gayle and Joelinton were better, but it's bloody close.

Doggo rating: 8.5/10

Expressive facials rating: 10/10

3. Caglar Soyuncu

You know that theory that dogs begin to look like their owners after a while?

Quick, someone throw a ball up and see if Caglar's Chow tries to head it into the stands.

Doggo rating: 9/10

Turkish beasts rating: 10/10

2. Rose Lavelle

Ross Lavelle loves dressing her Bulldog up. Ross Lavelle's Bulldog does not like dressing up.

It's a potent recipe for incredible content.

Doggo rating: 9.5/10

It's called fashion, look it up rating: 9/10

1. Marcelo

No matter what sort of doggo tickles your fancy, Marcelo's Instagram is worth a follow.

The left-back's pooches are a charming, varied family and each brings a unique vibe to the party. A well deserved top spot.

Doggo rating: 10/10

Family rating: 10/10