Footballers get stick for the way they dress. Newfound riches can take people in the wrong sartorial direction. All flash logos and box fresh trainers. That being said, at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony was a fine example of how football players can get it right. Held in London for the first time, the red carpet welcomed the likes of Harry Kane, Kilian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal – and they all turned out looking for the books.
The Arsenal star took Wales Bonner’s slick tailoring for a spin. On his breast he wore the de- signer’s Compass Brooch, centred on a
Diomandé went old school Hollywood with a velvet tuxedo from Dolce & Gabbana. Flash, but in all the right ways.
Black tie? Ousmane Dembélé scoffs at the idea
Black tie? Ousmane Dembélé scoffs at the idea and instead opts head-t0-toe burgundy, by way of Zegna.
The France captain kept things classic in Dior. A double whammy dream French combo, topped off with a classy Hublot Fusion Tributo Yellow Gold watch.
The GOAT of English football wore one of the GOAT s of British tailoring: Thom Sweeney.
Lamine Yamal, the supremely talented young Spanish player, was one of the lucky few guys to be chosen to wear custom Chanel.
