A vast array of professionals have dropped into the non-league pyramid in recent years, with Ben Foster a high-profile example following his stint in the National League with Wrexham.
However, there are a lot of players who have made non-league moves with considerably less fanfare.
Here are 11 ex-EFL players you may not have known are currently playing non-league football.
. Ross McCormack
The former Leeds United talisman joined eighth-tier side Liversedge as both a player and the club's director of football in July. Photo: Tony Marshall/Getty Images
. Clayton Donaldson
The ex-Sheffield United and Bradford City marksman plays for Farsley Celtic of the National League North. He is also the club's head coach. Photo: Stephen Pond/Getty Images
. George Smith
Former Barnsley defender Smith plays under Donaldson at Farsley Celtic. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images
1. Ross McCormack
The former Leeds United talisman joined eighth-tier side Liversedge as both a player and the club's director of football in July. Photo: Tony Marshall/Getty Images
2. Clayton Donaldson
The ex-Sheffield United and Bradford City marksman plays for Farsley Celtic of the National League North. He is also the club's head coach. Photo: Stephen Pond/Getty Images
3. George Smith
Former Barnsley defender Smith plays under Donaldson at Farsley Celtic. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images
4. Leroy Lita
Once a Premier League forward, Lita now represents Nuneaton Borough in the Southern League Premier Division Central. Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images