10 most HANDSOME black footballers in the Premier League

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The Premier League has some of the most talented and handsome black footballers in the world.

From Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling to Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, here is a selection of the most impressive players who have added some beauty to the game.

Increasing representation of black players in the Premier League helps fans feel more connected to their favourite teams and heroes.

Black footballers are inspiring role models for kids from diverse backgrounds and can help foster sports as a way of uniting different communities. 

The inclusion of talented and stylish players helps challenge perceptions of black people in sports.

EPL’s 10 most handsome black footballers

When it comes to soccer we don’t seem to be that much interested in the looks of players, but did you know our ladies do?

That is why we are taking a look at the top ten most handsome black footballers in the Premier League here at NaijNaira.

It doesn’t matter if the player is of African descent or foreign, as long as he black.

Get ready to meet the most handsome, dashing, & attractive black footballers that are currently plying their trade in the Premier League.

These guys have style, suave, and sophistication even outside of the pitch. Prepare to be in awe at their striking personalities and incredible physical features!

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10. Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Everton.

Iwobi’s ex-girlfriend Clarisse Juliette is a model and entrepreneur. She is also a reality TV star.

Clarisse Juliette was born on May 2, 1998. She is 24 years old. Clarisse is based in the UK, but she is half-French and half-Guyanese.

Iwobi and Clarisse Juliette reportedly dated from 2013 to 2017 when they parted ways. Anyways Iwobi is not married yet.

He is number ten on our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

9. Michael Olise

Michael Olise is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Crystal Palace.

Born in England the 20-year-old youngster represented France at the youth international level although he is eligible to represent Nigeria, England, France or Algeria because his father is a Nigerian and his mother is a French-Algerian.

Olise started his professional career at championship club Reading where he made 73 appearances scoring 7 goals for them. Olise is said to be single.

He is number nine on our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

8. Joe Gomez

Joseph Gomez is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team.

Joe Gomez was part of the Liverpool team who won the champions league in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020.

Gomez met his fiancée, Tamara, in 2014, on a bus on his way to school. They live together in Formby, on the outskirts of Liverpool. They have a son named Kyrie.

He is number eight on our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

7. Hakim Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea. He is also known as “The Wizard”, a title given to him by Ajax supporters.  

Ziyech started his professional career at Dutch club Heerenveen in 2012 and signed for fellow Dutch club Twente in 2014.

In 2016 he signed for Ajax on a five-year deal, with a reported transfer fee of €11m. The 2018–19 season was the most prolific season in Ziyech’s career, as he scored 16 goals and provided 13 assists in the Eredivisie.

He then joined Premier League club Chelsea in the 2020–21 season. Hakim Ziyech reportedly doesn’t have a girlfriend right now.

He takes the position of number seven in our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

6. Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester City and captains the Algeria national team.

Mahrez began his career as a youth player for French club AAS Sarcelles. The 31-year-old has four Premier League titles to his name.

Mahrez married his English girlfriend Rita Johal in 2015. Their daughter was born later that year.

In October 2020, it was confirmed that Mahrez is now in a relationship with model Taylor Ward after splitting from Johal.

They announced their engagement on 21 June 2021. The couple had a daughter in July 2022.

He takes the position of number six in our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

5. Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team. The 23-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in world football.

Trent is reportedly dating Hannah Atkins. The couple were pictured together having lunch in Cibo Restaurant in Hale Village, Cheshire in 2021.

There is no doubt that he’s going to find his soul mate eventually as he is still young and has his whole life ahead of him.

He takes the position of number five in our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

4. Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Everton and the England national team.

He began his career at Sheffield United, making his senior debut on loan at Conference North team Stalybridge Celtic in December 2014.

Calvert-Lewin is single as of 2021. He was previously dating Meg Lilley (A model). After one year, their romance fizzled out, and they parted ways.

He assumes number four in our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

3. Kalvin Phillips

Kalvin Phillips is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team.

A Leeds United academy graduate, Kalvin spent eight years at the club.

Phillips does indeed have a girlfriend, and their story is incredibly sweet. The 26-year-old has been with partner Ashleigh Behan for about 8 years now.

He assumes number three in our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

2. Reece James

Reece James is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.

After winning the champions league in 2021, the 22-year-old was nominated for the PFA Men’s Young Player of the Year award.

Reece is currently dating Mia McClenaghan, the couple confirm their relationship status with series of lovely pictures on Instagram back in 2020.

He assumes number two in our list of most handsome black footballers in the Premier League.

1. Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. Sancho signed his first senior contract with Borussia Dortmund in 2017.

In his second season, he established himself as a first-team regular and was named in the 2018–19 Bundesliga Team of the Season.

Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Sancho won his first trophy following the DFL-Supercup victory over Bayern Munich.

Sancho is reportedly single at the moment. Like many footballers, Jadon doesn’t believe in flaunting his private life over social media.

Thus, it is quite hard to hear or read about his family, or children in particular as it remains hidden from the internet. He is our number one most handsome black footballer on this list.