Ahmed Alsanawi Joins England for 6-Week World Cup, His Fourth Tournament

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 10

Ahmed Alsanawi, known as A-Star, has traveled with England for a six-week World Cup stint, marking the squad barber's fourth tournament with the team.
1.3 million Instagram followers and years cutting Premier League players helped make Alsanawi a go-to stylist for England stars including Declan Rice and Reece James.
Chelsea gave him his early break, and player posts on social media spread his work by word of mouth to clients such as Jack Grealish and rapper Dave.
Trust is central to the role, Alsanawi said, stressing he would not share private team information after a recent leaked Chelsea lineup was linked to another barber.
At England's camp, he expects to trim about 15 or 16 players while the squad prepares in what he described as a relaxed atmosphere.