Some players like to show off their originality through their hairstyle on the pitch to make themselves remarkable to their opponents and audiences. Here is a list of footballers with the most unique hairstyles in football history.
Baggio, Cisse, and Ronaldo: Which footballers have the most legendary haircuts?
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Baggio, Cisse, and Ronaldo: Which footballers have the most legendary haircuts?
Taribo West
The former AC Milan player Taribo West is best remembered for his weird flamboyant hairstyles during his career. With the unusual green ponytails, the Nigerian International defender is crowned to have the quirkiest hairstyles in football.
Bacary Sagna
The former footballer Bacary Sagna is mainly known for his time as a right-back at Arsenal. The story of his braids is funny because when he was a young boy, he betted with his mother to style his hair whenever he wanted when he scored twice.
Djibril Cisse
The French retired footballer Djibril Cisse displayed different weird hairstyles during his career. The former Liverpool forward bleached his hair and added a line. He was also remarkable with his mohawk coming in different colours, depending on the team spirit.
Fabricio Coloccini
The Argentine centre-back Fabricio Coloccini made his reputation at Newcastle United, promoting as to club captain. He is remarkable with his different curly hairstyles that he has changed each time he has scored goals.
David Beckham
The English midfielder David Beckham had always been the trailblazer for hair trends during his football career. In 2003, he burst onto the scene when he decided to rock some blond cornrows.
Roberto Baggio
The former Italian attacking midfielder Roberto Baggio distinguished himself with his different strange hairstyles during his career. He usually appeared with his ponytail, mullet, and plaits.
Paul Pogba
The pitch is never short of funny hairstyles because, during Paul Pogba’s appearance, he unveiled different types of haircuts. The French central midfielder went through several iterations of the haircut in the past.
Neymar
The Brazilian forward Neymar could be easily identified on the football pitch with his iconic blond mohawk. Although the new Brazil manager prohibited diverting haircuts, Neymar's various hairstyles have served his fans as inspiration.
Ronaldo
The former Brazilian striker and current president of La Liga, Ronaldo or Ronaldo Nazário was a legend of football. Ronaldo didn't display various hairstyles during his career except during the World Cup in 2002. He shaved his head and left a semi-circular tuft of hair at the front, which has still been copied by kids around the world.
Edgar Davids
The former Dutch professional footballer, Edgar Davids is famous for his dreadlocked ponytail and glasses. The defensive midfielder played for major clubs with his notable hairstyles.
Raheem Sterling
The Jamaican-born English attacking midfielder, Raheem Sterling is also classified in the footballer community to switch up his hairdos regularly. Raheem Sterling appeared in dreadlocks, afro fades, and braids.
Paul Scharner
The Austrian former footballer Paul Scharner enjoyed showing off several hairstyles on the pitch. The defender stated that having a new hair colour every week is important to him.
Stephan El Shaarawy
Having a successful football career means iconic hairstyles for Italian professional footballer Stephan El Shaarawy. The winger is seen with different mohawk hairstyles.
Raul Meireles
From punk mohawk to curly mohawk, the retired Portuguese footballer, Raul Meireles was outstanding during his career. The Chelsea midfielder deserves an award for his several mohawk haircuts.
Rodrigo Palacio
In the 2014 World Cup, Rodrigo Palacio was a buzz with his rat-tail hairdo. Since 2014, the forward Argentine’s hairstyles have become the target of social media memes.
Mario Balotelli
The trademark haircut of the Italian professional footballer Mario Balotelli was the factor behind his popularity in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The striker appeared with a long-tufty mohawk with shaved sides.
Carlos Valderrama
The Colombian retired professional footballer Carlos Valderrama is unforgettable with his eye-catching Afro-Blonde hairstyle. The current sports commentator became a cult figure in football with his coloured afro hairdo.
David Luiz
The Brazilian footballer David Luiz came to fame not only with his role as a defensive midfielder but also with his hair tied back into a ponytail. With his bob haircut, David Luiz won the nickname of Sideshow Bob from the Simpsons.
Fode Mansare
The Guinean former professional footballer Fode Mansare stood out for his dreadlocked fringes. The winger for Toulouse FC was among the players who had most incredible hairstyles ever.