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.
17. Chris Dawson
The Liversedge playmaker was once among Leeds United's hottest prospects and made a handful of senior appearances for the Whites. Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images
18. George Smith
Once a fairly regular presence in Barnsley's defence, Smith is now a mainstay of the Farsley Celtic backline. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
19. Mitchell Lund
A product of the Doncaster Rovers academy, Lund is now part of Bradford (Park Avenue)'s squad. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
20. Michael Coulson
The former Barnsley and York City frontman represents National League North outfit Farsley Celtic. He joined the Leeds-based side after his lengthy association with Scarborough Athletic came to an end. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images