As of October 2025, the European World Cup qualifiers are upon us, and all eyes are not just focused on the football but also on the players and their unique fits. When the French internationals reported to Clairefontaine on October 6, 2025, snaps of two Les Bleus players, Madrid’s Mbappe and Arsenal’s Sawliba, went viral on social media for wearing the same trousers.
William Saliba and Kylian Mbappe. 😎
Rolls Royce x Ferrari 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ndpClgTC3y
— Abochie (Fan) 🧘🏽♂️ (@_abochie) October 9, 2025
The French duo were seen wearing the same Legend Brown or Legend Light brown Air Jordan Carpenter Pants. The similar outfit could have been a coincidence, but it seems highly unlikely, as both Mbappé and Saliba have been good friends since their childhood. Many fans took to social media and reacted positively to the photos:
“Ballers off and on the pitch,” one fan commented.
“Trousers bought in the same shop,” said one fan.
“Aura everywhere,” said another.
For fashion-savvy fans, it wasn’t just a coincidence. It was a subtle statement of shared roots, mutual respect, and premium taste.
For the unversed, Mbappé and Saliba both came from Bondy, a suburb of Paris. They even went to the same primary school and played for AS Bondy, where Mbappe’s father used to coach Saliba in his budding days.
“I know Kylian Mbappe, too,” Saliba stated upon joining Arsenal in 2019. “He went to my primary school when we were little, and his father was my coach when I was little, too.”
Even Mbappé stated about his special bond with Saliba to Ouest-France in 2024: “We played football together on our breaks. Seeing him in the national team made me really happy. I tried to integrate him into the group quickly.”
Air Jordan Carpenter Pants: The trousers everyone’s talking about
As per the official Nike website, the Air Jordan Carpenter Pants are priced at $138.97 today, but several other outlets like Bouncewear and Solebox sell them for up to $170, as prices may vary depending on availability and import costs.
The Website also states:
“It’s got to be Air Jordan. Heavyweight twill gives these relaxed pants a durable and structured feel. The allover print takes inspiration from an iconic MJ poster. A button fly keeps the look traditional, while a leather brand patch with metal Jumpman adds a luxe touch.”
The Les Bleus face Ukraine on November 14, 2025, in the European World Cup qualifiers streaming on Sony Liv at 01:15 am IST.
