Balling On and Off the Pitch: Football's Best Dressed Men

With the rise of social media, we've had the opportunity to see further into the lives of our favourite athletes for some time now, and it might not come as any surprise that some of our best-loved footballers are pretty well dressed when they're off the pitch. Now, as well all know, money doesn't buy taste, but that doesn't mean some of our top playmakers don't know what they're doing, and if anything, the following fits will prove these guys know their stuff.

Many of us here at The Sole Supplier are football fanatics, so we've decided to pitch in and give our two cents on who exactly we think are the best-dressed footballers around! Regardless of who you support, you surely have to appreciate some of these upcoming looks.

Where would our list be without Arsenal star and Spanish national player Héctor Bellerín? We think it's pretty fair to say 27-year-old Bellerín is amongst some of the best-dressed men in the world, let alone footballers.

His signature style is made up of a blend of distinctive vintage pieces mixed with high-fashion couture, forming an eclectic yet unique style that has had the man noticed by the who's who of the fashion industry. Bellerín has even notably walked the runway for Louis Vuitton back in Paris Fashion Week of 2019, donning an all-pink ensemble.

In the above photo, Héctor models a preppy-styled fit made up of neutral hues accentuated by pops of red. On the upper, he wears a tied neckerchief atop a simple white tucked-in vest, which he layers with a forest green cardigan. On the lower portion of the outfit, he dons a pair of relaxed beige pants, completed by a black belt and double-strapped sandals.

While this outfit is teeming with unique style, the football star doesn't shy away from wearing streetwear pieces either, with items from the likes of Prada, The North Face, 424 and Burberry all in his arsenal (if you'll excuse the pun).

Just like marmite, you either love or loathe Jack Grealish, and we think that can also be said for his style. Having recently become the face of Gucci, it's fair to say Grealish has dabbled within the fashion industry for some time now, and one look at the left-winger/ Attacking Midfielder's social media seems to prove that.

Grealish's looks are often made up from the likes of high-fashion brands such as Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and more, with statement pieces frequently emphasising loud and proud styling.

Pictured above in his festival attire, Grealish dons a white Dior hoodie, complete with an all-over tonal monogram print. On the lower portion of the outfit, he continues with the same print-heavy theme, as he wears a pair of Gucci monogram canvas shorts. On the feet, we see a pair of Nike Dunk Low SE "Easter Pastel", further adding loud pops of colour to the overall look.

Though it might have been quite the turbulent time for Everton F.C last season, we can't say the same thing for Dominic Calvert-Lewin's wardrobe. The now 25-year-old striker possesses arguably one of the most unique styles in football, with self-expression truly at its core.

Calvert-Lewin's looks combine preppy tailored garments with classic '70s and '80s Americana influence to create a diverse and encyclopedic style only those with true swagger could pull off.

In the above photo, Dominic flaunts a long off-white coloured mac coat, enhanced by red and blue check detailing. In contrasting fashion, he wears a deep V-necked sweater vest underneath, offering a preppy and retro-styled feel. For legwear, he sports a relaxed pair of beige pants featuring a frontal pleated detail. Finally, a large pair of eye frames offer a nostalgic vision of the '70s.

After recently landing himself arguably one of the best contracts in football at Paris Saint-Germain as well as an ambassador role at Dior, it's clear to see Kylian Mbappé definitely has a few things to smile about.

At the end of 2021, the French national team and PSG forward joined the likes of Robert Pattinson and Johnny Depp on the list of Dior's global Ambassadors with a promise to lend his image to the French fashion house. Despite this, the 23-year-old star has always had a knack for street style, with an array of streetwear pieces often gracing his outfits.

In the image above, Kylian dons a relaxed two-piece matching set consisting of a workwear jacket and pants. Underneath, he wears a simply baggy white T-Shirt, offering contrast and a tonal break. On the feet, he matches the grey hues of his upper with a pair of Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Stage Haze", bringing the outfit together in harmony.

With links to both Arsenal and Liverpool this summer, it's fair to say Bayern F.C.'s midfield star Serge Gnabry is one to watch both in football and fashion. As demonstrated by his Instagram, the 26-year-old knows a thing or two about men's styling as he showcases a broad range of outfits on a regular basis.

Spotted in everything from Supreme and Palace to Prada and Gucci, Gnabry's style truly knows no bounds, and yet he still manages to pull it all off. It would appear Serge's creative approach to football also transpires to the world of styling as the player champions unique form and finish above all else.

Above, we see Serge sporting a staple layered outfit consisting of relaxed pieces. On the upper, he wears a long brown mac coat, underlined by an oversized white shirt and a black denim vest combination. Adding pattern into the fold, he flaunts a pair of check trousers, finished by a staple black boot.

While his season at Aston Villa may have been marred by injury, Leon Bailey's personal style remains truly unscathed off the pitch. The 24-year-old Jamaican forward has a love for streetwear and high fashion that can only be admired by any hypebeast.

Alongside the regular additions of Nike, Burberry and Goyard, Bailey is often spotted wearing unique Supreme pieces and even items from up-and-coming London-based streetwear brand Corteiz, merging luxury and street style effortlessly.

In the above look, Leon dons a crisp white bucket hat to pair with his Supreme x Louis Vuitton box logo T-Shirt. Atop this, he wears a blinged-out chain, bracelet and watch combo that would make even King Midas green with envy. On the lower portion of the outfit, he wears a light wash set of jeans accompanied by a pair of Air Jordan 4 Metallic Pack "White/Red". Finally, a distinctive Goyard satchel offers contrasting colours and detailing.

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