Leggings, gloves, snoods - football's fashion trends
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the number of fashion trends that have taken place in football.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm a goalie, not a model."
— Gabor Kiraly , Athlete
Key People
Allan Saint-Maximin is a professional French footballer known for his dynamic playing style.
Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Ashley Young is a professional footballer known for his versatility and time spent at Manchester United.
Carlos Tevez is a retired Argentine footballer known for his time with clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City.
Dean Henderson is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Gabor Kiraly is a retired Hungarian goalkeeper known for wearing tracksuit bottoms during matches.
Guglielmo Vicario is a 29-year-old Italian international goalkeeper.
Idrissa Gueye is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Everton.
John Metgod is a former professional footballer who played as a defender, notably for Nottingham Forest.
Massimo Taibi is a retired Italian goalkeeper who played for Manchester United.
Nicolas Anelka is a retired French footballer known for his time with various clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea.
Noni Madueke is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Rene Higuita is a former Colombian goalkeeper renowned for his unique playing style.
Ryan Giggs is a retired professional footballer who is regarded as one of Manchester United's greatest players.
Samir Nasri is a retired French footballer who played for clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester City.
Yves Bissouma is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur.
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