Premier League ace Abel Xavier is barely recognisable after a suave glow up - but he still bleaches his famous hair and beard.Xavier became notorious for his look during his playing days, which went through a number of different styles.It was at Euro 2000 for Portugal that he really caught the eye, in more ways than one, of the football world.The full-back had spells with Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool and then later Middlesbrough in the English top flight, which are memorable solely because he is etched into the brains of anyone who saw him.They wouldn't recognise him now, though.Xavier may still have his bleached combo, but he looks far less scary and much more sophisticated at the age of 49.His hair flows in locks that are.
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