Know the meaning of Barclaysman, as the term has taken over the social media platforms, including X/Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit
Not sure what we’re talking about? Here’s the brief.
Recently, social media platforms have been buzzing with a viral term ‘Barclaysman,’ as the football fans worldwide have been debating what defines one and who the best Barclaysman is. So, let’s find out the meaning together!
What is the viral Barclaysman Premier League trend on Twitter/X, meaning explained and list of players
For the curious, the term Barclaysman refers to a cult hero footballer, who played in the Premier League between 2001 and 2016. It was the time period when Barclays Bank was the main sponsor of the league.
Though the Barclaysman trend doesn’t include Premier League superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Thierry Henry.
Instead the term celebrates those players whose unique impact, style, or charisma left an indelible mark on fan culture. Additionally, it includes those players who has captured the essence of the 2001-2016 era.
Although the term was widely in use before 2016, it gained widespread popularity in September 2024, after a social media trend ‘Barclaysman,’ with indie music soundtracks from that period started trending across social media platforms, especially on TikTok, X/Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Let us remind you, the dates of Barclays’ sponsorship to Premiere League gives us a general time duration for Barclaysman, with some obvious variations and exceptions that have sparked further debate.
Joining the trend. My favorite #Barclaysman. A full back who take free kicks and penalties. A proto-Trent. Didn’t get enough credits of his world-class qualities only because he played for Everton. pic.twitter.com/itTekd5bg5
— Kun (@kun6manuk) September 12, 2024
List of Barclaysman Players
As per reports, identifying a Barclaysman is more about intuition than a strict or any general criteria. It’s more like ‘you know one when you see one.’ Here’s a list of a few Barclaysman:
Jimmy Bullard: Hull City
Geovanni: Hull City
Morten Gamst Pedersen
Yakubu, affectionately known as The Yak
Rory Delap: Stoke City
John Carew: Aston Villa
Hugo Rodallega: Wolves
George Elokobi: Wigan Athletic
Nikola Zigic: Birmingham City
Jay-Jay Okocha: Bolton
Darren Bent: Charlton Athletic
Steven Pienaar: Everton
Clint Dempsey: Fulham
Rory Delap: Stoke City
Seb Larsson: Sunderland
David Bentley: Tottenham Hotspur
We had to jump on this trend with the most quintessential #Barclaysman of them all 😅
Morten Gamst Pedersen x The Subways 🎶#Barclaysmen | #Rovers 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/lb1dE6v6FE
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) September 10, 2024
Fan-favorite Barclaysmen
Morten Gamst Pedersen
Yakubu
Tugay
Geovanni
Kevin Doyle
Just Wigan
Elano
Stewart Downing
Matt Taylor
Nolberto Solano
Michu
Matthew Etherington
Peter Odemwingie
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