Daizen Maeda’s recent transformation from a skinhead to sporting hair has grabbed the attention of fans.
The change for the Japanese international was driven by his 5-year-old.
Maeda, who initially embraced a bald look, decided to grow his hair out following his daughter’s preference for him to have a longer hairstyle, akin to that of his fellow Japanese international, Takumi Minamino.
But, away on international duty with his country ahead of a doubleheader against South Korea, he’s changed his look, again.
The decision to dye his hair blonde while on international duty with Japan adds a fresh twist to his look, signaling a bold departure from his previous style.
Daizen Maeda with blonde hair 💇♂️👀 pic.twitter.com/RCQfjMlQpu
— J. Football Now (@j_football_now) March 20, 2024
At first many thought that the new style could be edited, but footage from the official Japanese national team shows that he is indeed rocking this new style.
🔹𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗜 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘🔹
明日の朝鮮民主主義人民共和国代表戦に向けて、国立競技場で前日練習を実施しました⚽
ワールドカップを目指すアジアの闘いが再開します。
ぜひスタジアムで、放送や配信で、
応援をよろしくお願いします！📣🏆FIFA #ワールドカップ 26アジア2次予選 兼 AFC… pic.twitter.com/jgbApNZl1w
— サッカー日本代表 🇯🇵 (@jfa_samuraiblue) March 20, 2024
I wonder what his daughter will make of this when he returns to Glasgow next week!
