The Europa League winner turned director, actor, DJ and photographer

Whiteman had long been planning for a career away from professional football. On days off and during afternoons after training, he would meet directors or producers for coffee, or help assist on set as a runner. He has his own radio show, first appearing under his mother's surname to keep a low profile before deciding "just to be myself". "Everyone was like 'wow, you're a footballer and you listen to jazz, this is crazy!'," he smiles. …