Fans of the 2024 European Championship are stunned because the cult hero is unrecognizable without the famous mohawk
FANS were stunned to see a coach at the 2024 European Championships change his fitness so drastically since his playing days.
The 36-year-old Slovakian was the star of the national team before he ended his football career last year.
During his playing career, the former Napoli star became synonymous with his iconic mohawk hairstyle.
Now Marek Hamsik wears a more conventional look.
The former midfielder has a classic short haircut with a fade effect at the back and sides.
He is best known for his 12 years at Napoli between 2007 and 2019.
The Slovakian star scored 121 goals in 520 appearances for the Italian team, achieving legendary status.
He then played for Dalian Professional, IFK Göteborg and Trabzonspor before ending his football career last year.
Hamsik played 138 international matches for his country, scoring 26 goals and taking part in three major tournaments.
Throughout the journey he wore his iconic hairstyle, which has since fallen by the wayside.
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After retiring as an active player, Hamsik can now use his extensive experience as coach of the Slovakian national team under head coach Francesco Calzona.
The 55-year-old has worked with Hamsik before and was assistant coach at Napoli between 2015 and 2018.
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Slovakia has made a stunning start to its Euro 2024 season.
On Monday they defeated Belgium 1-0 in Frankfurt. Ivan Schranz scored the goal in the seventh minute.
Calzona’s starting line-up included two experienced stars who had played alongside Hamsik at the 2010 World Cup.
37-year-old Peter Pekarik played as right defender, while 37-year-old Juraj Kucka played in midfield.
Slovakia’s season opener continues on Friday with the encounter against Ukraine in Düsseldorf.
When fans saw Hamsik in the game against Belgium on Monday, they could hardly believe his new look.
One wrote on social media: “We miss this legendary hairstyle.”
A second called him: “Unrecognizable.”
A third asked: “Where is his mohawk?”
And another added: “No mohawk, no party.”
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