FANS were surprised to see a Euro 2024 manager drastically change his appearance since his playing days.
The 36-year-old Slovak starred for his country before hanging up his boots last year.
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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 on the back and sides.
He is best known for his 12-year spell at Napoli between 2007 and 2019.
The Slovakian star scored 121 goals in 520 appearances for the Italian side, earning legendary status in the process.
He played for Dalian Professional, IFK Goteborg and Trabzonspor before hanging up his boots last year.
Hamsik played 138 matches for his country, scoring 26 goals and appearing in three major tournaments in the process.
All the way he showed off his iconic barnet, which has since been left aside.
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Now retired, Hamsik can be seen lending his vast experience coaching the Slovak national team under coach Francesco Calzona.
The 55-year-old has already worked with Hamsik, having been Napoli’s assistant coach between 2015 and 2018.
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Slovakia have made an impressive start to their Euro 2024 campaign.
They defeated Belgium 1-0 in Frankfurt on Monday thanks to a seventh-minute goal from Ivan Schranz.
Calzona’s starting eleven featured two veteran stars who played alongside Hamsik at the 2010 World Cup.
Peter Pekarik, 37, played at right-back, while Juraj Kucka, 37, played in midfield.
Slovakia’s campaign will continue on Friday when they face Ukraine in Dusseldorf.
Upon seeing Hamsik during Monday’s clash with Belgium, fans couldn’t believe his new look.
One wrote on social media: “We miss that legendary hairstyle.”
While a second called him: “Unrecognizable.”
A third asked: “Where is his mohawk?”
And another added: “no mohawk, no party.”
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