Crocs has hired William Saliba as its newest brand spokesman, adding to its long list of famous people who have been hired. Thanks to his stylish clothes, the Arsenal center-back joins the shoe family to encourage more people to express themselves through style and to spread the message that players can also be fashion icons.

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When he joined the north London club, football-inspired fashion was all the rage. He used his position to show off his unique style, which made him a player and person to watch both on and off the field. Football hasn’t always been a good place for fashion-conscious players, but Saliba hopes that he and his style-savvy friends can help change that. Even if there hadn’t been a trend based on sports, the football player’s unique style and daring sense of fashion would have still made people look twice.

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Born in northern France, Saliba later moved to Saint-Étienne in the south and now lives in London. He is proud to use his style to show the places he has lived. He usually chooses a base that looks “very French” and mid-layers that are simple but classic and made by high-end designers. He then goes for a more modern look when he adds accessories to his clothes, like bright shoes, big bags, and a huge collection of tinted sunglasses.

Within the newest Crocs ad, the brand shows this style trip through a collection of pictures that show Saliba going from the country to the city. He wears a stylish outfit of shorts, a shirt with short sleeves, and the bright red Crocs Echo Clogs. This shows that his style is a big part of who he is and will stay the same no matter where he goes.

Hypebeast got an exclusive chat with Saliba where he talks about his style and why it’s so important to him.