It's the dripped out team you have been waiting for
The relationship between football and fashion has arguably never been stronger. Brands and designers are being welcomed into the sport, creating special-edition releases and fourth kits, while players are now chosen to front campaigns.
At the heart of this relationship is the players themselves, who have moved on from the typical stereotypes of footballers’ fashion sense. Instead, we’ve got Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Tom Davies embrace of boundary-pushing designs, Hector Bellerin’s love for sustainable streetwear or Tyler Adam’s Jordan collection.
With the new season almost underway, this is the Premier League’s best dressed XI. While the players’ dress sense may be progressive, this team is playing a Mike Bassett-esque 4-4-2.
GK: Robert Sanchez
The goalkeepers union is a strong one, but it's not necessarily the best-dressed. Brighton’s Spanish keeper Robert Sanchez breaks the mould, though, with a simple and elevated aesthetic. In the past, Sanchez has been spotted in Louis Vuitton T-shirts, statement shades and footballer’s favourite Fear of God Essentials.
AdvertisementRB: Hector Bellerin
Hector Bellerin has a good claim to be the godfather of the current generation of drippy Premier League players. The full back – who notionally still plays for Arsenal – has been breaking football’s badly-dressed stereotype for years now, even walking for Louis Vuitton back in 2019. Earlier this year, Bellerin also linked up with cult fashion newsletter Blackbird Spylane to discuss his plans for a fashion brand and his “Mach 3+ jawnz enthusiasm.”
CB: Trevoh Chalobah
Last season was a breakthrough for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, who can play either in defence or holding midfield. The player’s evolution continued in terms of his fashion sense as well, with him previously sporting Denim Tears’ collaboration with Levi’s, Cactus Plant Flea Market’s take on the Air Force 1 and pieces from Raf Simons, Givenchy and Martine Rose. Chalobah’s Wimbledon ‘fit was also pitch perfect, leaning into the event’s preppy roots with a green Ralph Lauren polo and a yellow jumper.
CB: William Saliba
William Saliba has been an Arsenal player for three years, but this season looks like it will finally be his chance in the first team. While it’s taken him a while to become a Premier League regular, he’s already one of its best dressed players. His Instagram posts show a love for brands like Prada, Dior and the NOCTA line from Drake and Nike.