Vincent Peter "Vinnie" Jones is an English-born film actor and ex-footballer, having represented Wales. He has capitalised on his tough man image as a footballer and is now known as an actor for his aggressive style and intimidating demeanour.

A high point in his football career was when he was chosen to play international football for Wales. Though Jones is a common surname in Wales, the qualifying relationship was his grandfather on his mother's side, who came from Ruthin, north Wales. He earned eight caps and even captained the side.

Jones's international call up was however greeted with consternation and even ridicule by Jimmy Greaves, who stated at the time: "Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player"!

Jones has stated that he would eventually like to return to football, possibly with Leeds United as a fan of the club himself. Jones told Yorkshire Radio "I will come back without a doubt, Leeds fans gave me so much and it's a club very close to my heart."