Soccer players are famous for cutting their hair in unique styles and fashions, making them attractive and captivating to fans.
Some of the best footballer haircuts got inspired by different ideologies and traditions, and among them is the dreadlocks or simply dreads.
Dreadlocks are rope-like sections of hair with a coarse texture created by hair matting.
These hairlocks are very popular among various cultures. While they are mainly associated with African heritage, people of all genders, religions, tribes, and races flaunt dreadlocks.
In this article, TOP SOCCER BLOG brings you 10 famous footballers with dread hairstyles.
1. Nathan Aké (Manchester City)
Nathan Aké has always spotted huge dreads since his days as an upcoming youngster in Chelsea’s academy.
The Dutch centre-back is particularly known for his exceptional hairstyle, that has seen him featured in various celebrity magazines and tabloids.
Although he began as a centre-back, Nathan Aké can play as left-back, and is regarded by some as one of the best left-backs in soccer.
2. Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
New Chelsea forward, Christopher Nkunku has been rocking a low-hanging dreadlocked hairstyle since his RB Leipzig days.
His hairdo, as well as goals, have seen the French striker become world-famous.
3. Rafael Leão (AC Milan)
Rafael Leão is known for his trickery and speed on the wings, but the Portuguese winger’s hair also makes him stand out on the field of play.
Undoubtedly one of the best wingers in the world, Leão also has one of the best hairstyles in football.
4. Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid)
Eduardo Camavinga has been wearing thick dreadlocks since breaking out as a teenage star at Ligue 1 side, Rennes.
His style of dreadlock has become very popular among fans on the internet, especially with the song with his name “Cama ooo, Cama ooo” is playing in the background.
5. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United)
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been one of the most famous Premier League soccer players who don dreadlocked haircuts since his days at Crystal Palace.
6. Calvin Bassey (Ajax)
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has a very thick dread hairstyle, which he has been recognizable with since his time at Rangers and Ajax.
The aggressive Nigerian is the brother of English rapper Y.CB.
7. Jules Koundé (Barcelona)
Jules Kounde always make fashion statements with his appearances, which he changes regularly.
Kounde spotted afro hair at Sevilla, but has changed to dreads at Barcelona, and the one he has been spotting this season is unique.
He is widely considered to be one of the best defenders in the world.
8. Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
Eberechi Eze is one of the most tricky dribblers in the Premier League. The Crystal Palace attacker has many admirers not just for his playing style, but also his heavy dreadlocked hairdo.
9. Allan Saint-Maximin (Al-Ahli)
In the last few years, EPL fans have enjoyed the sight of Allan Saint-Maximin bamboozling opposing defenders while holding his dreads in place with an hairband.
Sadly, the Frenchman wing wizard left Newcastle for Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ahli, last summer.
10. Renato Sanches (AS Roma)
Renato Sanches has been wearing dreads since breaking out as a promising youngster at Benfica.
The Portuguese midfielder kept his hairstyle at Bayern Munich, Swansea, Lille, PSG and now on loan at AS Roma.
Honourable Mentions:
- Trevor Chalobah (Chelsea)
- Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
- Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (BVB)
- Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- Jeremy Doku (Man City)
- Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
- Michael Olise (Crystal Palace)
- Noni Madueke (Chelsea)
- Moise Keane (Juventus)
- Romeo Lavia (Chelsea)
- Mitchy Batshuayi (Fenerbahce).
