Top 5 bearded footballers to blend style with substance

“It wasn’t bothering me in the summer so I let it grow. Now I don’t waste time shaving…”

That’s what the Italy and Juventus midfielder had to say about his beard which he has kept since last year.

After oozing class on the football field, Andrea Pirlo decided to keep a beard which was equally classy. One really shouldn’t be surprised though, as most things the Italian maestro touches have a classy feel to them.

With the flowing locks and the majestic beard to boot, Pirlo delving on the football, waiting to pick out a killer pass or for that matter waiting to dispatch a free-kick towards goal have class dripping all over them.

Pirlo has a love for wine which has resulted in him owning a vineyard. Just like the wine, Pirlo too seems to get better with age.