French footballers have always had a certain swagger, both on and off the pitch. From the days of Paul Pogba turning up in the freshest fits to Karim Benzema flexing like a movie villain, there’s something about French football culture that just oozes style. Jules Koundé, FC Barcelona’s defensive maestro, carries that tradition forward with ...
Jules Kounde has become Mr. Dependable at Barcelona. In 2024, the French defender played 5,872 minutes across 69 matches for the La Liga heavyweights and has become the most utilized player in Europe’s top-5 leagues. Kounde has been impressive in maintaining peak fitness levels to be available for the Blaugrana in any competition across the ...
When Hansi Flick introduced his rule to discourage flashy pre-match fits it became a talking point in the media and amongst some players. The likes of Jules Kounde couldn’t display their love for high fashion before the game. But the French right back, instead of abandoning his love for fashion, he opted to make his ...
Hansi Flick has been a catalyst for change at Barcelona, and has produced fantastic results instantly. Flick’s work sees Barcelona sit top of La Liga, with 11 wins from 12 games and a massive 9 points ahead of rivals Real Madrid this early in the season. Barca have found fresh energy thanks to Flick’s trust ...
For many modern-age footballers, the right music is essential for them as part of their pre-game rituals. Whether it’s high-energy hip-hop, smooth Afrobeats, or even a touch of Latin or classical music, players customize their playlists to set the perfect vibe. It really depends on the dynamics of the squad and the player’s personalities at ...
Fashion and football, two worlds that have been firmly intertwined for quite some time now. With athletes like David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo previously blazing the trail, footballers have become mainstays in the world of high fashion. While public events and award ceremonies play host to some fantastic outfits, today the “tunnel fit” has become ...
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is definitely among the most fashionable footballers in Europe’s major leagues. He is a proactive, sturdy defender on the pitch and clearly a fashion enthusiast outside of it. As there is no dress code at Barcelona, players can literally wear whatever they like when arriving at stadium ahead of matches. Kounde ...
In the world of football, when the merch drops, many loyal fans often make the purchase first and think of the expenses later whereas others hold off on the buying until the cost of the product reduces. We can hope that football fans around the world have got sufficient savings as the month of March ...
Jules Koundé could be arguably termed as the most commanding figure in the Barcelona backline. However, off the field, it isn’t easy to assert whether he’s a professional footballer or a model fashionista. Customarily, players are expected to enter the stadium premises before a match wearing the club’s official merchandise. However, FC Barcelona has diverged ...
FC Barcelona have decided to bypass the unwritten rule in football about what the players should be wearing when travelling for matches, be it at home or away. Normally, there is a tradition for footballers to wear official club merchandise, or even get suited up when they are travelling together for matches in their own ...
FC Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Real isn’t the sole talking point out of the most recent El Clasico. Barcelona came out first to arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-1 credit to a goal coming from Sergi Roberto and Frank Kessie’s injury-time winner. However, fans cannot stop chattering about the contentious events that transpired before and after the ...
The online world is full of opinions, feedback, criticism, and appreciation. While a football YouTuber was harassed by the online audience for being a female fan, Jules Koundé — the Barcelona defender, took to Twitter to address the issue. Shérine is an FCB fan who makes digital content about Barcelona. She recently posted her experience ...
While the general perception of a football player is still primarily extracted from their performances on the pitch, it would be naive to discount the amount of influence their fashion sense can have on fans. The ‘talking’, so to speak, is still done on the pitch, but if a player adds a few fashionable fits ...
When it comes to players wearing weird or striking pieces of clothing or fashion on the pitch, a few examples come rushing to mind. These vary all the way from Peter Cech’s iconic headgear to Saint-Maximin’s bandana. However, the one thing common about these instances is that they are all legal. One type of clothing ...
With the Qatar World Cup now under a week away, the attention of the entire football community is now on the prominent footballers that will participate in it. The fans of the participating teams are all anticipating a thrilling tournament and for their favoured national sides to lift the golden trophy aloft on December 18. ...
The Jules Kounde – Chelsea love/hate affair is just not dying. The French centre-back was chased by the English side all through summer, who instead chose Barcelona. The Spanish giants paid a hefty €50m fee for the ex-Sevilla player, while Chelsea settled for €38m-rated Kouliably. For most, this would be the end of the story ...
FC Barcelona had perhaps one of the most incredible transfer markets in its own history. The Catalans managed to do big-money deals for numerous top players in the market despite their financial difficulties. Almost all of the fresh arrivals have already impressed the Camp Nou faithful. Robert Lewandowski has hit the ground running in La ...
