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Vincent Kompany or Cesc Fabregas fashion style? Who is hotter?
24th September, 2026 10:47 AM
Football coaches are increasingly attracting attention for more than what they do on the touchline, with their match-day outfits becoming part of their public image.
Among the former football stars making an impression as coaches are Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany and Como manager Cesc Fàbregas. Both have moved from playing football at the highest level to leading teams from the sidelines, but their fashion choices have developed in distinctly different directions.
Vincent Kompany’s relaxed touchline style
Kompany has built a recognisable look around oversized silhouettes, dark colours and carefully layered pieces. The Bayern coach has frequently been seen in wide-leg trousers, hoodies, oversized shirts, jackets, white sneakers and caps.
Bundesliga noted in March 2026 that Kompany’s touchline outfits had been attracting attention on social media, particularly his preference for loose-fitting clothing and combinations of black pieces with white sneakers.
His cap has also become an important part of the look, with GQ highlighting it as a signature accessory. His approach moves away from the traditional image of coaches wearing formal suits and instead brings elements of contemporary streetwear and sportswear to the touchline.
Cesc Fàbregas brings a polished edge
Fàbregas has taken a different approach, often leaning towards relaxed tailoring and contemporary smart-casual dressing.
The former Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Spain midfielder has been photographed in wide-leg suit trousers, structured jackets and trainers, creating a look that sits between traditional tailoring and modern casual fashion.
GQ South Africa recently highlighted his wide-leg suit trousers, noting how the fit and length worked with his trainers to create a polished but relaxed appearance.
His style also fits naturally with Como’s wider image. The Italian club has increasingly connected football with luxury, fashion and the lifestyle associated with Lake Como, giving Fàbregas an environment where sophisticated dressing feels particularly at home.
Two coaches, two fashion identities
Kompany and Fàbregas show how football’s touchline style has moved beyond the traditional suit-and-tie formula.
While Kompany’s wardrobe is built around oversized streetwear, layering and statement accessories, Fàbregas has leaned towards tailoring, clean silhouettes and understated smart-casual pieces.
For football fans and fashion followers, the debate over who looks hotter may ultimately come down to personal taste. What is clear is that both former players have developed distinctive identities that make their appearances on the touchline worth watching even before the match begins.
