Axel Disasi is best known as a centre-back for Chelsea, but off the pitch the French national team player is becoming synonymous with effortless cool. Born in Gonesse, and raised in Villiers-le-Bel in the northern suburbs of Paris, Disasi – who is of Congolese descent – was raised on Rumba and French Rap. He cites South African DJ/producer Uncle Waffles and Parisian rapper Ninho as recent artists that he resonates with.
A laid-back personality who doesn’t take things too seriously, Disasi says he is as likely to be caught soaking up some Amapiano at Afro Nation as he is taking in a concert by Italian composer Ludovico Emandi – the latter appealing to his calm, reflective nature. Having worked his way through the ranks of Paris FC’s youth programme to representing France globally, and playing for a Premier League club, Disasi says he wants his fighting spirit to inspire generations to come. For CLASH, Disasi connects the dots between his divinely-ordained sporting talent and his passion for music and fashion.
How would you describe your personal style off the pitch? Off the pitch I’m a fairly simple guy, I’m not really taking things too seriously. I’m a pretty chill, cool person going to training. I put more effort in my style when I go to the restaurant or out with friends but generally speaking I’m laid back in my everyday life.
I like having a good laugh and relaxing. Who’s the best-dressed player in your team? I’d say Reece Jame s isn’t bad at all. .
