Top 5 bearded footballers to blend style with substance

Rome’ bearded gladiator Daniele De Rossi is into his 11th year in international football and has become somewhat of a cult figure for Italy and Roma, not just for his crunching tackles and laser-like passes, but also for his style and colourful personality.

Much of that is down to De Rossi’s bearded appearance which has developed a sort of cult following. Club legend Francesco Totti, at 37, is still the top dog at the Stadio Olimpico, but De Rossi is on his way to becoming a legend himself with his fierce loyalty to the club and level of commitment on the pitch.

Beard enthusiast De Rossi has also impressed fashionistas around the world with his now trademark kits for both club and country, where his shirts have a short right sleeve and long left sleeve.

De Rossi also has a huge fan following among female fans as he’s viewed as a sex symbol by many and plus, he’s got the game to boot.

Can’t beat that!

Edited by Staff Editor