Plenty of non-league squads are littered with ex-professionals and it can often be intriguing to watch players of such pedigree perform in front of smaller crowds.
Many professionals drop down the leagues as their career is winding down, although some make the move to non-league football before or in the middle of their peak years.
The Yorkshire Post has put together a gallery made up of 26 former EFL stars now playing in the non-league football. All these players have a connection to Yorkshire – they either represented an EFL club in the county, or now play for a non-league club in the region.
Have a browse – you are likely to stumble across some familiar faces. There may even be one or two of your club’s former star players.
13. Jimmy Spencer
After climbing the youth ranks at Huddersfield Town, the forward represented a host of EFL clubs. He now leads the line for Curzon Ashton in the National League North. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images
14. Oli Johnson
The former Norwich City and York City frontman has spent the bulk of the last seven years with Bradford (Park Avenue). Photo: Christopher Lee/Getty Images
15. Ryan Galvin
The former Sheffield Wednesday defender represents National League outfit FC Halifax Town. Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
16. Chris Atkinson
The midfielder broke into Huddersfield Town's first-team after ascending their youth ranks and also represented the likes of Bradford City and Tranmere Rovers. At 31, he now plays alongside his brother Ben for Farsley Celtic. Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images