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Sean Cole

Why do so many footballers cut holes in their socks?

Why do so many footballers cut holes in their socks? Conor Gallagher preparing to take a free kick for Chelsea.

Have you seen so many footballers cut holes in their socks, these days? Well, like all top athletes, footballers are always looking to improve their performance and find an edge over the competition.

That insatiable desire for even the slightest possible advantage manifests itself in many different ways, including socks with holes cut into the back of them. It’s become a trend that players all over the world now follow, including Premier League stars like Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker, Joelinton and Mykhailo Mudryk.

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