Michelle Agyemang’s signature style is inspiring a new football trend

From an Essex pitch to now a Euros champ – Michelle Agyemang’s rise has inspired many girls at her old club, but not only in her football skills but down to her iconic sock look.

Michelle Agyemang’s influence both on and off the pitch continues to expand, but prior to her triumph at the Euros, the young striker has been setting a trend at the very club where she began her journey.

Michelle has been named UEFA’s Young Player of the Tournament following England Women’s Euro 2025 success, with the 19-year-old striker earning recognition not only for her crucial strikes, but for motivating countless young girls across the nation.

On two occasions during the Euros, she delivered when it mattered most for the Lionesses, initially by netting the equaliser in the quarter-final clash with Sweden, before producing a 96th-minute goal in the semi-final against Italy.

Each time, she celebrated in her distinctive fashion – socks pulled down to her ankles, shin pads barely visible, leaving opposing defences utterly stunned.

Now, back in South Ockendon, Essex, where her journey commenced, that identical style is rapidly gaining popularity.

Brandon Groves FC, where Michelle previously featured for the boys’ side, has witnessed an influx of girls embracing football, with many adopting her approach, not only in ability but in appearance.

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“A few of them play with the socks down quite low with the small shin pads,” Roy Enright, vice-chair and coach at the club, told The I Paper. “A lot of players are doing it at the moment, it seems to be the fashion. The girls are loving it – we have our own little team chat and it was going mad when she scored.”

Her success is only accelerating the growth of Roy’s team after seeing someone from who started from their own team reach the Euro’s and score on the big pitch has shown the team that with hard work, dedication and of course, ability you can achieve big.

Michelle’s rise has been a source of inspiration for many. Prior to the Euros, she had only one England appearance under her belt, a debut where she scored within 41 seconds.

Before jetting off to Switzerland for the final tournament, she made a point of visiting her old club’s current players at St George’s Park.

And when she arrived, it was far from a fleeting visit. She made sure every player felt seen – chatting with them, answering questions as well as signing kits and footballs – giving each of them her full attention.

Brandon Groves now has over 200 players, with more than 50 girls following in Michelle’s footsteps starting with her sock style.

Many of the players at Brandon Groves have only picked up football in the last couple of years – a shift that’s exploded since the Lionesses’ 2022 Euros win. With a once empty squad, they’re now excelling with over 200 players and new enquiries landing all the time and notes its clear the Arsenal striker “will be a catalyst for even more growth.”

This year, the club even clinched their first piece of silverware – the Washington Trophy and they’ll all be gathering in the clubhouse to celebrate Michelle’s impact and the Lionesses’ win.

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