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Wayne Rooney, Paul Pogba and Nicklas Bendtner: The footballers whose hairstyles often trump their footballing prowess

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MAROUANE CHAMAKH was mocked on Twitter after he showed off his drastic new look.

The Moroccan international, 32, once had enough gel in his hair to cover a family of grizzly bears, but shaved it all off as age appears to have taken its toll.

 Marouane Chamakh showed off his new look after signing for Cardiff
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Marouane Chamakh showed off his new look after signing for CardiffCredit: Twitter / @CardiffCityFC

But former Arsenal man Chamakh is by no means the first star to be ridiculed for his dodgy barnet... Not by a long shot.

With that in mind, SunSport runs down 11 footballers whose hair has gone as far as to over-shadow their on-pitch ability, at times, including Paul Pogba.

MAROUANE CHAMAKH

 Marouane Chamakh once sporting something of a gel-laden mullet...
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Marouane Chamakh once sporting something of a gel-laden mullet...Credit: PA:Empics

CHAMAKH used to be the butt of the jokes during his Arsenal days for that liberal use of hair product.

At one point he donned what can only be described as a mullet...

Then last season, during a spell at West Brom, the Moroccan was seen sporting a thinner look on top.

And now, having signed for Cardiff, he appears to have taken the plunge - and a pair of clippers - to his hair... And you must admit, it looks a lot neater now.

PAUL POGBA

 Paul Pogba's latest hairdo even incorporates a pair of popular emojis
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Paul Pogba's latest hairdo even incorporates a pair of popular emojis

THE French midfielder has become something of an internet sensation... And occasionally, laughing stock.

Pogba sealed his £109million move from Juventus to Man United this summer, taking to Twitter, Instagram and anyone who would listen to let everyone know he would be a major success in the Premier League.

 Paul Pogba also once shaved and dyed 'POGBOO' into his head
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Paul Pogba also once shaved and dyed 'POGBOO' into his head

Yet a couple of months on and there have been at least a dozen more zany hair-dos, including having hte '100' and 'fire' emojis shaved into the sides.

Between that and the 'dab' videos... Let your feet do the talking, Paul.

GERVINHO

 Gervinho began to bald at the front of his head due to the tensity of his braids
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Gervinho began to bald at the front of his head due to the tensity of his braidsCredit: Getty Images

MANY wondered why Ivorian ace Gervinho always wore that headband with his long, flowing hair during his days at Arsenal.

Then, it all became clear.

The over-sized headpiece was covering an almighty receding hairline, allegedly due to 'traction alopecia', caused by his braid-style literally ripping hair out and permanently damaging the hair follicle.

WAYNE ROONEY

 Wayne Rooney's hair went from thick to thin and back again during Euro 2016
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Wayne Rooney's hair went from thick to thin and back again during Euro 2016Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

ONE day Roo is sporting a lush head of hair, the next, it's thinned and all but disappeared.

Particularly around England's plight at Euro 2016, many started to realise the death and rapid regeneration of Roo's hair.

It's no secret the United ace has resorted to hair transplants and various surgeries... But apparently now he is a fan of spray-on hair products...

NICKLAS BENDTNER

 Nicklas Bendtner once sported a ponytail/man-bun during his Arsenal days
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Nicklas Bendtner once sported a ponytail/man-bun during his Arsenal daysCredit: Getty Images

'LORD BENDTNER' as many insist on calling him, the now Nottingham Forest striker had a couple of dubious dos himself.

Most notably the man bun, before it was 'popular'.

DAVID LUIZ

 David Luiz's hair has drawn comparisons to people such as Sideshow Bob
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David Luiz's hair has drawn comparisons to people such as Sideshow BobCredit: EPA

OUTSIDE of his 30-yard screamers, defensive blunders and eye-watering price-tags, there is one other thing Brazilian defender Luis is famous for.

That is of course his trademark hair, which many liken to Sideshow Bob from TV show The Simpsons...

DJIBRIL CISSE

 Before Paul Pogba came on the scene Djibril Cisse loved to tamper with his hairstyle
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Before Paul Pogba came on the scene Djibril Cisse loved to tamper with his hairstyleCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

THE original Pogba perhaps?

Not necessarily in terms of on-pitch style of play, but in terms of wacky barnets and the ever-changing nature of the hair, I reckon so...

MARIO BALOTELLI

 Mario Balotelli once sported a bleach-blonde mohawk at Man City
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Mario Balotelli once sported a bleach-blonde mohawk at Man CityCredit: Getty Images

BALOTELLI was another who enjoyed causing a scene with his hair.

Not just his bleach-blonde mohawk, but also the relentless parking tickets, setting of fireworks in his bathroom, the 'Why always me' T-shirt...

RAHEEM STERLING

 Man City man Raheem Sterling has chopped and changed his hair often in the past 12 months
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Man City man Raheem Sterling has chopped and changed his hair often in the past 12 monthsCredit: Getty Images

MAN CITY winger Sterling is no stranger to a new hairdo or two.

From braids, to shaved, to a back-of-the-head knot, Sterling tends to get bored after a week or two.

BACARY SAGNA

 Bacary Sagna used to rock the blonde, braided look during his Arsenal days
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Bacary Sagna used to rock the blonde, braided look during his Arsenal daysCredit: EMPICS Sport

AH yes the long braids, dyed blonde at that...

It wasn't the best look at the time and it certainly doesn't look any better retrospectively... Fortunately he has the presence of mind to avoid the bleached look these days.

ANDY CARROLL

 The braided ponytail was one of Andy Carroll's more ill-advised hairdos
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The braided ponytail was one of Andy Carroll's more ill-advised hairdosCredit: Reuters

FROM Newcastle to Liverpool to West Ham, Carroll has always had the potential for a dodgy do.

While the long hair and ponytail look does seem to suit him, some of the braided styles simply have not...

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