(1) Let’s define “long hair” for males as hair that is 3 inches long or longer.
(2) Out of the entire world’s male population from the ages 18 – 35, a certain unknown percentage of men will have “long hair” on their heads, according to our definition.
Given (1) and (2), would you estimate that the percentage of male professional soccer players in the world with “long hair” on their heads is greater than the overall percentage of men (age 18 – 35) with “long hair” on their heads?
If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, I estimate that football/soccer players do indeed have long hair according to your definition- and I suspect the reason why is that they don’t have real jobs.
I think it has more to do with the young nature of football players. Longer hair (unkempt and greasy to boot) seems to be “in” these days.
Can we vote for best ‘soccer’ hair?
I think Edgar Davids had pretty cool hair. Then there was that Brazilian player in the 80’s (?) that had the huge, yellow, frizzy Afro … what was his name?
I do agree with you… but here is my own twist… I believe the reason is a bit scientific as well:
1. motion photography
2. more facial poses possible
…the entire explanation (i may suggest) would simply be too elaborate to put together here.