Football has produced some of the most stylish men on the planet. From David Beckham's trendsetting outfits and George Best's rock-star swagger to Paul Pogba's runway-ready looks — which footballer has the most iconic fashion legacy of all time?
1David BeckhamThe ultimate crossover between football and fashion — Beckham turned every press conference into a runway show, collaborated with the world's top brands, and permanently redefined what a footballer could look like.
2George BestThe Belfast Boy was the original footballer-celebrity, photographed in boutique mod fashion and sharp suits throughout the 1960s and 1970s, decades before 'footballer style' existed as a concept.
3Johan CruyffThe Dutch master wore puma shirts, flared trousers and an effortless cool that made him look like a European art-house film director rather than a footballer.
4PeléThe Brazilian legend brought a dignified, tailored elegance to public appearances that elevated the image of footballers as cultural ambassadors globally.
5Andrea PirloThe Italian maestro's effortlessly cool rolled-sleeves-and-sunglasses look became so recognisable it spawned a thousand memes — smart casual perfected.
6Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo's obsessively curated, suit-heavy wardrobe and brand empire have made him one of the highest-grossing athlete-fashion collaborators in history.
7Héctor BellerínThe Spanish right-back turned Arsenal's Emirates Stadium into a fashion week venue, working with designers like Kenzo and Burberry to become the most genuinely fashion-forward player of the 2010s.
8Neymar Jr.Paris fashion weeks, Louis Vuitton campaigns and bold hair-and-tattoo combos — Neymar has built a personal brand that rivals any of his Ballon d'Or rivals.
9Paul PogbaThe French midfielder's outlandish colour-blocked suits and custom jewellery in the late 2010s made him the most talked-about dresser in the Premier League.
10Ronaldo NazárioR9's off-pitch wardrobe combined tropical Brazilian colour with 2000s blinged-up excess — a time-capsule look as memorable as his football.
11Kylian MbappéThe Paris-born superstar's Parisian streetwear sensibility and collaborations with Nike and Dior have made him the reigning style icon of modern football.
12Roberto CarlosThe Brazilian full-back's vibrant, colourful off-pitch wardrobe and gold accessories embodied the joyful flamboyance of the late-1990s football fashion peak.
13Mohamed SalahThe Egyptian King's sleek suits and GQ cover shoots have transformed his image from football workhorse to polished global style icon.
Comments 1
Dior made him a global ambassador in 2021 and the first face of its Anderson menswear in 2025; Beckham is in the field: https://youpick.best/articles/kylian-mbappe-ranked-every-way
YP
ypb-teamAug 21



























