Hairstyle in today’s football era is something professional footballers take into serious consideration from Erling Haaland to 2005 ballon d’or winner Ronaldinho Gaucho.In today’s article we look into 15 footballers with long hair.
1. Ronaldinho Gaucho
Regarded as one of the best play makers in this 21 century.Ronaldinho caught the eyes of many European clubs after a brilliant performance with his native club Gremio.He later move to French giants Paris Saint Germain for a fee of £5 million.During his two seasons in parc des princes he won the Uefa intertoto cup.In the summer 2003,he moved to Catalan club Barcelona for a fee of £30 million.It was in Barcelona he won the prestigious crown that the ballon d’or in 2005. Ronaldinho Gaucho also helped won 2 Spanish Championships, 2 Spanish Super Cups and 1 Uefa Champions League cup.
2. Didier Drogba
Ivorian all time goal scorer and Chelsea legend takes the second spot. Didier Drogba is mostly remembered during his days as a Chelsea player.The Ivorian scored vital goals especially helping the blues win the Uefa champion league in 2012, 4 English premier league cups, 4 FA cups and many more.
3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Critics call him arrogant,but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one play who can’t be ignored when ranking football goats in the world.The Swedish former forward had a fabulous career playing for top European clubs like Ajax, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester united,Paris Saint Germain.
4. Roberto Baggio
1993 ballon d’or winner Roberto Baggio takes the third spot.The former Italian legend has a career stat of 304 goals and 166 assists in 660 appearance. The former Juventus and AC Milan legend was on the list of Pele top 100 greatest footballers list in 2004.
5. Carles Puyol
Regarded as one of the best defenders not only in Barcelona but in the entire world.The former Spanish and Barcelona captain climbed through the ranks of Barcelona youth academy to the first team in 1999.He played over 782 games for Barcelona and won 18 trophies.
6. Luka Modric
Real Madrid most decorated footballer with 28 trophies takes the sixth spot. The Croatia maestro made a name for himself during his 13 years in Spanish capital.The 2018 ballon d’or winner helped Real Madrid win 3 Uefa champion league cups in a roll.Luka Modric made a move to Italian giants AC Milan in July of 2025.
7. Andrea Pirlo
2006 world cup winner Andrea Pirlo takes the seventh spot.Andrea Pirlo who is currently Dubai United a first division club in United Arab Emirates.
8. Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool and Netherland defender Virgil van Dijk takes the eighth spot.Liverpool spent a hefty world record fee of £75 million in 2018 to get the Dutch defender from Southampton.Virgil Van Dijk cemented himself as one of the best defenders in the world helping Liverpool win 9 trophies in his time at the club.
9. Marc Cucurella
Spainsh and Chelsea defender takes this spot.The Spanish has cemented his spot in the first 11 man of the blues playing in almost ever match since his move from Brighton to Chelsea in a £60 million deal.
10. Edinson Cavani
Argentine and former Manchester united and Paris Saint Germain takes the tenth spot.Cavani is well known for his long pony hairstyle.
11. Erling Haaland
Norwegian and Manchester city striker Erling Haaland takes this spot.Erling Haaland set a record immediately he moved to English club Manchester city from Borussia Dortmund in June 2022 for £51 million.He has seen scored 111 goals in 126 games across all competition for the club.Erling Haaland has a long blonde hair.
12. Sergio Ramos
I personally love him.Sergio Ramos is one player who was part of the Galácticos era.He joined Real Madrid from Sevilla in August 2005 for a fee of £18 million.Sergio Ramos is mostly remembered during the el clasico match with rival club Barcelona.
13. Gareth Bale
Wales and Real Madrid legend joins the list.He was the most expensive player bought when he moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid for a then record fee of £85.1 million euros.It was in Real Madrid he earn alot of trophies including the UEFA champions league,Copa del Rey, Spanish league cup and many more.
14. Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior
Brazilian and former Real Madrid left back joins.The Brazilian played most of his football career in Real Madrid.He joined the Spanish giants for a fee of £8 million in 2007 at the age of 18 and went on to win 25 trophies at the club.He has similar hairstyle like his fellow Brazilian team mate David Luiz.
15. David Luiz
Former Arsenal and Chelsea center back concludes the list.He is known for having afro hairstyles during his days at Emirates , Stamford bridge and parc des princes.
