Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler debuts shaved head, sparking transplant talk
Brighton's 33-year-old manager stunned fans with a shaved head on the touchline, just months after a full head of hair.
F. Hürzeler
coach
Who
Fabian Hurzeler
What
Spotted with shaved head on touchline
When
Saturday pre-season friendly
Where
Amex Stadium vs Roma
What happened. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler appeared with a shaved head during a pre-season friendly against Roma, prompting fan speculation about another hair transplant.
- Fans commented on his head in post-match interviews.
- He previously joked about enhancing his hair.
- Brighton won the match 3-0.
“Couldn't even focus on what the coach said, his head.”
— A Brighton fan
Hurzeler's new look adds to ongoing fan chatter about his hair, a topic he has addressed humorously before.
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