Don't get me wrong - I think tattoos are cool when done tastefully and with at least a vague hint of subtlety - I even have one myself. But sometimes, people over do it. Footballers in particular, with their flashy cars, model girlfriends and grandiose abodes, often like to take tattoos to the next level which is surely a formula for disaster.

This is a list of 15 tattoos in world football that I feel are just awful. Whether it be through tired cliches, incorrectly spelled words or just simply ridiculous imagery, this collection of body ink will have you laughing, but at the same time worrying about humanity. If these players think their tattoos are 'cool', I think they may need to get their heads checked!

Click on Steven Ireland to unveil the 15

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Do you know of any more ridiculous tattoos in football? Let me know on twitter @dudeyoungy