Crocs joins forces with football legends. The new campaign “Play Hard. Rest Easy.”

·9 December 2025

Crocs™ proves once again that comfort and distinctive style can go hand in hand with sporting excitement. The brand has announced a collaboration with three football legends in its latest global campaign “Play Hard. Rest Easy.” The ambassadors are: Daniel Sturridge, Lukas Podolski and Djibril Cissé – players who share not only impressive careers but also unique personalities off the pitch.

Crocs and football: when style matters as much as the outcome of the match

The campaign “Play Hard. Rest Easy.” is based on the belief that football is more than just the 90 minutes of the game itself. It is the excitement before the first whistle, the celebration after the game, the conversations in the locker room and the midweek training sessions. It is in these moments that style, individuality and comfort come to the fore – values that the iconic Crocs Classic Clogs embody.

Through its collaboration with three legends, Crocs invites football fans to fully engage both during the game and in moments of rest. “Play Hard. Rest Easy.” is a philosophy that perfectly combines sporting enthusiasm with post-game comfort.

Daniel Sturridge – charisma, style and confidence

One of the ambassadors for Crocs is Daniel Sturridge, the two-time Champions League winner and former England national team player. Sturridge has been famous for years not only for his technique, but also for his stage energy and expressive image.

His post-career style has become an inspiration for fans – full of bold cuts and strong accents. A perfect reflection of the idea of “Play Hard. Rest Easy.”

Sturridge emphasises: “Rituals off the pitch are huge. Music before the game, dominoes with the family after the final whistle – it’s my way of resetting. When the shoes land on the shelf, it’s time for comfort. Crocs are the obvious choice.”

Lukas Podolski – football legend and cultural innovator

The second ambassador is Lukas Podolski – world champion, German representative of Polish origin and one of the most loved players in the history of European football.

Podolski scored 49 goals for the German national team and made more than 130 appearances in the national colours. His loyalty to the team, charisma and unique contact with the fans make him a perfect fit with the Crocs philosophy.

Off the pitch, he is involved in projects that change sporting culture: Baller League (football for the younger generation) or the Glücksgefühle festival, which combines music, sport and community.

Podolski said: “Football is about people – the fans, the team, the community. The campaign ‘Play Hard. Rest Easy.’ reflects this perfectly. Crocs is inspiring a new generation to have the courage to express themselves.”

Djibril Cissé – speed, style and a unique personality

The latest star of the campaign is Djibril Cissé, a former French national team and Champions League winner known for his tenacity, lightning-fast sprints and spectacular finishes.

After his football career, Cissé has not slowed down – he has gained recognition as a DJ and an icon of bold, experimental fashion. For Cissé, style is a way of communicating with the public.

Cissé explains, “Crocs are not just shoes after the game. They are footwear that you can make fully your own. ‘Play Hard. Rest Easy.’ ‘ fits perfectly with my approach to life and football.”

“Play Hard. Rest Easy.” – more than a campaign

Crocs ‘ collaboration with football icons continues the brand’s commitment to the world of football and fan culture. Further campaign-related announcements will follow in the coming months.