When Thiago Alcantara goes full throttle on the pitch, soccer fans hold their breath. However, the Liverpool dribbler is not only in demand on the pitch, but also as an ambassador. Tommy Hilfiger was awarded the contract and photographed the latest “Classics Reborn” collection with Alcantara.
“A watch defines your personality.”
FACES: At some point, everyone wears a watch on their wrist for the first time. Do you remember your first watch and do you still own it?
Thiago Alcantara: To be honest, I can’t remember my first watch. What I do know, however, is that I have always worn a watch on my wrist. A timepiece is an important part of an outfit; it defines your personality.
F: Do you wear any other jewelry besides a watch?
TA: Yes, I really like wearing bracelets.
The new “Classics Reborn” collection
F: You are a soccer player and work together with Tommy Hilfiger for the “Classics Reborn” collection. What convinced you to work with this watch brand?
TA: I’ve always liked the Tommy Hilfiger brand, so I was all the more pleased that we finally got the chance to work together properly and in depth last summer.
F: What values do you share with Tommy Hilfiger?
TA: Passion and hard work are essential for me! I think these values describe our partnership quite well. Everyone should act with passion and hard work – I try to put this into practice in my everyday life.
F: The watches from Tommy Hilfiger’s new “Classics Reborn” collection are inspired by nautical themes. Are you a water rat and do water sports alongside your job as a footballer?
TA: I usually spend the summer in Spain somewhere on the beach and definitely near the water – not just because of the heat! We spend the days there under the sun or go on day trips by boat and on jet skis.
F: Tommy Hilfiger’s “Classics Reborn” collection celebrates the past, which in turn influences the future. What moment from your past has had the biggest impact on your present?
TA: That’s a good question. There is no one specific moment. I am convinced that our future is defined by the deeds and moments that we accomplish and experience every day. These moments teach us to become better people.
About quality time and looking to the future
F: What do you want most for your future?
TA: I just want to be happy with my loved ones by my side.
F: What does quality time mean to you?
TA: I define quality time as those moments that create memories for life.
F: When does time feel the shortest to you?
TA: When I’m enjoying the moment and don’t have to look at my lovely Tommy Hilfiger watch. (laughs)
Our society must change
F: Tell us more about the work the Alcantara Family Foundation is doing to make the world a better place!
TA: Wanting to improve the world with just one action is complicated. However, we believe that small acts can make the world a better place and that it is possible to create a society in which we are all seen as equals – regardless of our background, circumstances or situation. Within the Alcantara Family Foundation, we are developing a number of projects in Barcelona and Liverpool that focus on improving people’s lives. We focus primarily on improving three pillars: basic needs, social inclusion and values and social skills.
F: What things do you think our society really needs to work on?
TA: Respect for yourself and others.
Professional soccer
F: What three qualities make a good soccer player?
TA: Self-confidence, commitment and determination.
F: What preconception about professional soccer do you need to dispel?
TA: We soccer players are normal people, not superheroes.
F: Which of your soccer achievements are you most proud of?
TA: My career is not over yet. (laughs)
Tommy Hilfiger: Classics Reborn
Inspired by everything that makes summer so special, the watches in Tommy Hilfiger’s “Classics Reborn” collection are the best companions on the beach alongside a cool ice cream. The models can withstand water up to 50 meters and also impress water rats and paddling fanatics with their architectural bezel, elegant stainless steel case and various straps that can be interchanged as the mood takes you.
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