Crocs has continued its tradition of high-profile endorsements by adding William Saliba to its roster of official brand ambassadors. The Arsenal center back, who is renowned for his excellent taste, has joined the shoe family to inspire people to express themselves through fashion and, more importantly, to show that athletes can also be style icons.

Off the field, he was just as much of a draw as on it, thanks to his vivid sense of style, which he flaunted after joining the north London club during the peak of football-inspired fashion. Saliba hopes to work with his fashion-forward teammates to change the perception of football, which has never been supportive of players’ fashion choices. The footballer’s bold style and unconventional dress choices would have still been intriguing, even if the sports-themed fad never came to fruition.

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Saliba, who was born in northern France, later moved to Saint-Étienne in the south, and now lives in London, confidently uses his fashion sense to represent the different places he has lived. In his normal style, he chooses mid-layers created by high-end designers that are both modest and classic, similar to a base that symbolizes the French aesthetic. He then accessorizes his outfits in a more avant-garde fashion manner by wearing flashy shoes, daring handbags, and a wide range of tinted spectacles.

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This fashion progression is shown in the most current Crocs advertising, which shows Saliba transitioning from the rural abyss to the metropolitan scene through a montage of pictures. He wears an exquisite ensemble of a short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and a striking red Crocs Echo Clog, demonstrating that his sense of style is a vital part of his image and will remain consistent regardless of his future location. In an exclusive conversation with Hypebeast, Saliba discusses the relevance of his distinct style in his life.