Ex-Chelsea star, 37, is unrecognisable as he ditches iconic hair leaving fans stunned at his new look
Defender was mocked by some fans
OH MANE Ex-Chelsea star, 37, is unrecognisable as he ditches iconic hair leaving fans stunned at his new look
FORMER Chelsea star David Luiz looks unrecognisable after getting rid of his iconic hair.
The defender had two spells at Stamford Bridge and now plays for Fortaleza in his native Brazil.
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David Luiz looks unrecognisable after cutting his famous locks
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David Luiz signed for Brazilian side Fortaleza in January
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He has since trimmed his classic curly-hair look which drew comparisons to Simpsons character Sideshow Bob in the past.
So fans have been left stunned after a photo of Luiz from a recent match against Palmeiras went viral.
The centre-back looked unrecognisable with his short, unkept hair, which some fans scarcely believe is real.
One reacted saying: "Man is getting old."
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Another added: "Is this real??"
A third wrote: "David Luiz lost the battle."
And another commented: "End of an era."
Luiz, 37, previously joked he would only cut his hair when he wanted to become a manager.
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Asked what style changes he would make if he became a coach, the ex-Brazil said: "I'd put a suit on and cut my hair.
"I can't be a coach with this hair, nobody's going to respect me!"
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