Aedan Scipio is not a footballer who goes unnoticed. The 36-year-old Anguilla international, even before he touches the ball, draws attention to his very special appearance: no colleague has hair as long as his. A real record for this player whose locks almost reach the playing field. His popularity grew after the CONCACAF Nations League match against Antigua and Barbuda: in the part of the match played when the result was already determined, Scipio managed to take out two opponents.
What happened?
In the Nations League match between Antigua and Barbuda and Anguilla, the hosts were losing 0-5 when in the 69th minute Aedan Scipio entered the field for them. And it was precisely his braids that reached almost to the ground that contributed to the expulsion of two opposing players. After a confrontation in defense that allowed him to snatch the ball from an opponent, the latter reacted by pulling his hair. Very angry, Scipio tried to impose justice himself, before being stopped by the referee who showed Greene a red card. In extra time, the scenario was absurdly repeated: this time Scipio was trying to advance when Knight pulled his hair to prevent his turn. In this case too, the expulsion was inevitable, with Antigua and Barbuda ending the match with 9 players.
Antigua and Barbuda - Anguilla. The host led 0:5, when Aedan Scipio took the 69th minute.
— Sportak (@SportakCZ) September 27, 2026
A préve jeho dredy sahající almost až k zemi žeprely k vyčlání dvou žáruční výkyre.😂😂 pic.twitter.com/eaAVj8YF71
The players who were given a deserved red card were probably fooled by their opponent's hair. What could otherwise have been two shirt tugs turned into more serious tackles due to the presence of long and unusual hair. Instead of grabbing the shirt, they instinctively chose to pull on their braids.
Who is Aedan Scipio?
Aedan Scipio is a unique character, despite his appearance. A life dedicated to football in his homeland, where he played for the “Roaring Lions”, later recording around 15 appearances for the national team. As an experienced player, he also plays with a rubber band around his waist, which allows him to keep his hair close to his back, as otherwise it would move in a less controlled way. Of course, he is not a professional footballer, as in his daily life he deals with something else, having a degree in International Business from the University of Hull and a master's degree in business from Kingston College
