The Afro XI: A team of footballers with afros

LB: Benoit Assou-Ekotto

Tottenham Hotspur leftback Benoit Assou Ekotto once claimed he had never heard of Paulinho, his team’s latest signing! He has also been on record saying he doesn’t feel a special connection with the game or the fans and simply plays football for the money. Well, at least he is honest, and so is his afro!

CB: David Luiz

Chelsea defender David Luiz is a notorious prankster and an all-round good egg, a player loved by the fans and teammates alike. Whether his is an original afro or simply uncut curly hair is up for debate, but Luiz makes it to our team as a central defender.