Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have proved to be great football team owners. But would they or their characters make good footballers as well? Little did the two entertainers know how big their team would turn when they made the decision to purchase it back in 2020. Within a span of three years, they became superheroes for the team and the fans, transforming it to a new level.

Their team recently got promoted to a higher scale after winning a match. While the owners usually stay in their own fun spirits, they always focused on being serious about this investment. But with a sigh of relief, the actors guess which of their characters would have made a good footballer in real life.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bring Hollywood into their Wrexham discussion

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have managed to win hearts not just in Hollywood but also amongst fans of football in the UK. Ever since their team began improving, the two have been appearing for interviews, discussing their life and more. In a recent chit-chat with Entertainment Weekly from the ground, the two were asked which one of their past characters would make good footballers. McElhenney named his character from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, while Reynolds named Deadpool.

The comedian first joked about his own fitness, although he backed Reynolds’ answer about Deadpool making a good footballer. He himself co-wrote, co-produced, and is part of the black comedy series playing the role of Mac. He stated that the character’s part in season 14 would have had the ability to pull this off. As for Deadpool, the hilarious superhero would likely score goals while doing some antics.

On the game front, their team has made significant improvement in the last few months.

What the future holds for Wrexham AFC

The future looks brighter for their Wrexham team with their latest win against Boreham Wood at the Racecourse grounds recently. It helped the team to get promoted to a higher league, bringing in a big victory for both the members and the owners. Reynolds also managed to bring in Hollywood stars like Paul Rudd, who recorded the victory. The club quickly from dying down to become a household name in a short period. It will be seen what the owners do next to boost their success.

Which characters of the two actors do you think would make good footballers? Share your thoughts in the comments.