Over the last decade or so, a handful of professional players have taken to rapping and rhyming in their off-the-pitch time. Notables include none other then Clint Dempsey, Gazza and Ryan Babel among others. In the soccer realm, there are no shortage of people stepping up to the mic, usually to mixed results.

Former Canadian international and AEK teammate to Rivaldo, Tam Nsaliwa joins the list of personalities equally apt with the ball at his feet and a mic in his hand. Currently out of contract following a bizarre turn of events with La Liga’s Real Betis, Nsaliwa for the time being his turned his attention to rapping. He just released his first mixtape, titled “Beats & Burgers”, it represents an honest look into the downward descent of his career over the last few months and years as he acknowledges his difficulties.

For more information, head over to Nsaliwa’s official site as well as follow him on Twitter @tamnsaliwa while you can listen to the whole mixtape below.