With standout talent comes an equally standout wardrobe
We mostly know athletes for their talent on the playing field. As much as marketing may have propelled them to a bigger audience, they ultimately made their name by producing legendary moments or coming up big in crucial matches.
But with the ever-increasing off-court coverage and changing trends, even fashion has become a talking point for them aside from their game—add in the relaxed dress codes for most sporting leagues and the ever-blurring line between the two worlds.
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Now, we list down seven athletes whose styles are just as good as their games. Who knows—the very icons you idolize for their game may just inspire you even in this aspect.
LeBron James
It’s not only on the court that LeBron has kept up with the new generation of basketball players. While not the boldest dresser, the King still shows up in outfits that are more than in line with the times he’s in—a style that can make you question just how young he really is.
Neymar Jr.
Neymar Jr. is an example of doing more with less. He is by no means simple, but even with his diversity in style, he also doesn’t do too much in order to stand out. He is a maestro in being experimental and diverse but with minimal flair.
DeAndre Hopkins
Hopkins has become one of American football’s new style kings. One of, if not the main reason he stands out from his peers is because of his penchant for bolder tones and unconventional pieces. This is unlike most of his colleagues in the sport who still lean toward tradition in terms of style as much as they can be expressive, too.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Even with looks alone, Ronaldo is a face of luxury. The most followed man on Instagram, the Portuguese icon opts for more formal-leaning choices. In more recent years though, he’s started to incorporate bolder tones while still keeping his preference for classy, sharp, and formal outfits.
Odell Beckham Jr.
OBJ was arguably one of the NFL’s style kings, especially in the 2010s, along with Victor Cruz and Cam Newton. His on-field popularity may only be attributed to past moments for now, but regardless, Beckham Jr.’s fashion sense remains intact—one that borders between streetwear culture and high fashion.
Jordan Clarkson
Jordan Clarkson has effectively become one of the NBA’s best dressers. Ever since joining the Utah Jazz, he’s started to show standout tunnel fits rooted in solid coordination and, at times, unconventional choices.
Kylian Mbappe
Cozy is the best way to describe Kylian Mbappe’s fashion game. When not solidifying his place amongst soccer greats, the Paris Saint-Germain star opts for athleisure wear as his go-to pieces. The best thing? He can stand out despite the common nature of his preferences.
