For fans around the world, soccer is a passion that must be expressed with personal flair. From every corner of the globe, fans show their love for the players and teams that they love in a myriad of ways. Some go to as many games as possible, in order to support their squads in person. For others, having a crazy tattoo on their body forever symbolizes the strength of their connection to the club or to their idols. And for others, their artistic predispositions serve them well in immortalizing their heroes on the canvas. With that in mind, we went searching social media for some of the best and most interesting fan art we could find.
From new players to legends, no one is off limits to the more creative and artistic among soccer fans. From Lionel Messi to local heroes like Atlanta United’s Venezuelan superstar Josef Martínez, all sorts of players get the art treatment from their rabid fans. We combed through the wide world of Instagram to find the TK best pieces of art that show how soccer is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life that deserves celebration.
Neymar
Rene Higuita
Alexis Sánchez
Arturo Vidal
Marco Fabian
James Rodríguez
Pelé
Garrincha
Marcelo
Chicharito Hernández
Gio Dos Santos
Paulo Dybala
Ronaldinho
Juan Román Riquelme
Sócrates
David Luiz
https://instagram.com/p/BRbgWXFDGeI/
Diego Maradon
Luis Suárez
Josef Martínez
Danilo Luiz
Phillippe Coutinho
Luis Garcia & Robinho
Kaká
Marcelo Diaz
https://instagram.com/p/BZrVQZfHMtM/