When you watch your favourite players on the big screen, you’re probably focused on whether they’re going to cross that ball, or if that tackle was really a red card. Either way, it’s never a bad idea to take a closer look at their cuts to pinch some ideas. Below, we walk you through each footballer haircut and how you can ask your barber, to ensure that you get a similar look.
Mason Mount: volume with a polished touch
This midfielder opts for a staple look with plenty of volume and plenty of class. Mason Mount opts for a more relaxed style, with the front pushed back. However, you can make this trim look polished by taking some thickening paste backwards through the top of the hair. Ask your barber for a textured quiff with a low to mid-fade.
Jack Grealish: Alice Band trend with sleek finish
This next trim needs no introduction. Jack Grealish’s haircut has been trending since the 2020 UEFA Euros, along with his signature Alice Band. Of course, this is to keep his mane away from his eyes on the pitch, so off the field Jack opts for a sleek, polished finish. The slick-back style with an undercut serves as a more modern take on the Peaky Blinders haircut.
Cristiano Ronaldo: the modern pompadour
As one of the top players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo’s haircut doesn’t miss the mark. The pompadour is categorised by a fuller fringe area, which is pushed up and back, or to the sides in Ronaldo’s case. The hair is trimmed very short on top, with the fringe pulled forward and down, and cut straight across.
Harry Kane: refined yet laid-back
Harry Kane’s haircut is refined yet laid-back. His barber has simply kept length on top, with shorter sides and back. Ask for a soft scissor cut, keeping the length on top and shorter sides.
Virgil van Dijk: long top, bold presence
As if being 6’4” wasn’t enough, Van Dijk sports a seriously cool hairstyle. On the rare occasion that he has his hair down, his curly mane is just below chin length. To wear your hair like Van Dijk, your locks should be a similar length or longer.
Jesse Lingard: long top with rounded finish
In terms of the top of the hair, Jesse keeps it long with a rounded finish.
Mario Balotelli: shaved sides with a classic quiff
Balotelli certainly puts the striking in striker with his unique cuts. The Italian player has completely shaved sides, leaving a long strip from the hairline to the nape of the neck. The hair sweeps up and back to create that classic quiff look, which can be achieved using hair products to keep things in place.
Jordan Henderson: matte finish and hard part
Henderson chooses a matte-finish for his styling for the most natural finish. The trim features a hard side part, with the rest of the hair brushed to the side and slicked down.
French flair: dapper buzz cut
Finally, this French player is full of style with his dapper buzz cut.
- Consult a barber with a clear idea of top length vs. sides.
- Bring reference photos of the exact players and looks you want.
- Discuss texture, finish (matte vs. shine), and maintenance between visits.
Inspired by our list of best footballer haircuts? We are experts in Men’s hair and grooming. Dasos Anastasis is the owner of Cutters Yard, a premium male grooming destination based in Southwark. His passion for barbering began in the 1990s when he joined his father at Tabard Barbers on Tabard Street, London SE1, a shop his father founded in 1979. With over three decades of hands-on experience, Dasos continues to bring craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation together to redefine men’s grooming.
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