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2014 world cup
June 10, 2014

20 Hot Soccer Guys With Long Hair

By Erica Schwiegershausen

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While the likelihood of soccer’s impending popularity surge in the U.S. remains debatable, the real reason to watch the World Cup this month is pretty straightforward: Soccer players are sexy. The quadrennial extravaganza kicks off this Thursday, meaning we’re about to embark on a monthlong excuse to ogle 32 teams’ worth of the world’s most sprightly, nimble, toned, and tanned men.

Soccer games also mark the only occasion that a grown man can wear a headband and, by some bizarre feat of rationality, not look any less hot. While longstanding headband-icon David Beckham seems to have forsaken the look along with his career, plenty of players are still using the handy elastics to keep their sweaty bangs out of their eyes. Click through the slideshow for a look at 20 hot men in headbands to keep an eye out for on the field.

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Graham Zusi, USA While other players try to match their headbands to their hair color, Zusi likes to coordinate with team colors. Photo: Jonatha... Graham Zusi, USA While other players try to match their headbands to their hair color, Zusi likes to coordinate with team colors. Photo: Jonathan Daniel/2013 Getty Images
Martin Gaston Demichelis, Argentina More than the man-bun, the headband allows the wearer to retain freedom of hair movement. Photo: David Ramos... Martin Gaston Demichelis, Argentina More than the man-bun, the headband allows the wearer to retain freedom of hair movement. Photo: David Ramos/2011 Getty Images
Sergio Romero, Argentina This headband, with its built-in comb, appears to prevent sweaty knots. Photo: Marco Luzzani/2012 Getty Images
Sami Khedira, Germany A good headband can also accentuate the eyebrows.   Photo: Simon Hofmann/2014 Getty Images
Edinson Cavani, Uruguay  When matched to the hair, a headband doubles as an easy hairline extension. Photo: FRANCK FIFE
Miiko Albornoz, Chile The age old question: functional or aesthetic? Photo: MARTIN BERNETTI
Neymar, Brazil If recent trends are any indication, Brazil’s star forward will be rocking a mohawk in lieu of a headband this World Cup season. ... Neymar, Brazil If recent trends are any indication, Brazil’s star forward will be rocking a mohawk in lieu of a headband this World Cup season. Photo: PAUL ELLIS/2012 AFP
Mauricio Pinilla, Chile  Pinilla seems to be growing his hair out for the World Cup, which does make for impressive action shots. Photo: En... Mauricio Pinilla, Chile  Pinilla seems to be growing his hair out for the World Cup, which does make for impressive action shots. Photo: Enrico Locci/2014 Getty Images
Daryl Janmaat, Netherlands  One could argue that a haircut would be a better solution. Photo: VI-Images/2014 VI-Images
Miguel Veloso, Portugal Since 2009, Veloso’s hair has become much more of a vanity project. His current bleached tips are the subject of many asp... Miguel Veloso, Portugal Since 2009, Veloso’s hair has become much more of a vanity project. His current bleached tips are the subject of many aspirational YouTube tutorials. Photo: MIGUEL RIOPA/2009 AFP
Kyle Beckerman, USA Though Beckerman seems to prefer hats off the field, a headband is suitable to secure his dreads while playing.   Photo... Kyle Beckerman, USA Though Beckerman seems to prefer hats off the field, a headband is suitable to secure his dreads while playing.   Photo: DON EMMERT
Christian Bolanos, Costa Rica A thick spandex headband is a surefire way to remind your fans of what lies beneath. Photo: EuroFootball/2013 AFP
Martin Caceres, Uruguay  While understandable, a headband plus a man-bun is a lot. Photo: Giuseppe Bellini/2013 Giuseppe Bellini
Diego Forlan, Uruguay This sleek pull-back also serves as a forehead lift. Photo: Masashi Hara/2014 Masashi Hara
Alberto Aquilani, Italy Subtle. Photo: Claudio Villa/2014 Getty Images
Yann Sommer, Switzerland  Very subtle. Photo: Harold Cunningham/2013 Getty Images
Michael Lang, Switzerland This just looks like it might fall off? Photo: EuroFootball/2014 Getty Images
Carlos Pena, Mexico Who says you can’t flaunt your natural curls and play soccer at the same time? Photo: Alexandre Loureiro/STR/2014 LatinConte... Carlos Pena, Mexico Who says you can’t flaunt your natural curls and play soccer at the same time? Photo: Alexandre Loureiro/STR/2014 LatinContent
Andres Guardado, Mexico Worn with green, headbands sometimes result in an unintentionally turtlelike look. Photo: Miguel Tovar/STF/2014 LatinCon... Andres Guardado, Mexico Worn with green, headbands sometimes result in an unintentionally turtlelike look. Photo: Miguel Tovar/STF/2014 LatinContent
Omar Gonzalez, USA Patriotic. Photo: Kevin C. Cox/2013 Getty Images
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