Didier Drogba may have been hailed across the world for his scoring exploits in two spells at Chelsea across nine exceptional seasons - but he has also been known for his characteristic flowing locks - until now.
For the man who gave Premier League defenders sleepless nights at the thought of facing him for nearly a decade has shaved his head completely.
The former Blues marksman scored 164 goals in 381 games during a hugely successful period for the club while winning four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and one Champions League.
But the 39-year-old Ivorian legend decided to take the clippers to his distinctive hairstyle that served him so well in West London.
He posted a picture of his hairless dome on his personal Twitter account to his 1.52 million followers, saying cryptically: 'Born is the new me.'
Eschewing the traditional 'short, back and sides' the midfielder opted for a 'number one' all-over his head after he chose to lop-off his long, dark locks for a back-to-basics look.
Following a short spell at Montreal Impact after departing Stamford Bridge for a second time Drogba signed for USL side Phoenix Rising - also becoming the owner of the club, making him the first player-owner in football history.
It is unsure what his team-mates will make of the look - or his directors in the boardroom - but the Chelsea legend is following in the footsteps of other big football names by opting for a 'number one' all over.
David Beckham famously unveiled a trend- setting trim in 2000 when he took the clippers to his long blonde locks and Freddie Ljungberg got rid of his red-dyed messy hair in favour of a buzz cut in 2002.
But by choosing for his lack of hair to be the 'mane attraction' Drogba is set to receive cutting remarks from team-mates after channelling his inner Sherlock Combs and Jack The Clipper following his shaved head.
No doubt they will also ask him whether his favourite songs are Led Zeppelin's Hairway to Heaven and Nobody's Fool by Haircut 100 - although perhaps he also has a future at NBA side Los Angeles Clippers.
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