New England Patriots

Tom Brady was named to Sports Illustrated’s list of most fashionable athletes

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady attend an event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Not only does Tom Brady wear No. 12 on the field, but the Patriots quarterback also reportedly swapped apartments just so he could live on the twelfth floor in New York City.

Given his affinity for the digits, Brady will likely be amused to hear that he was recently named No. 12 on Sports Illustrated’s list of the most fashionable athletes. In the second iteration of the annual ranking, the judges cited his extensive brand partnerships, with companies like UGG, as well as his red carpet presence for why he deserves to be included.

“Tom Brady’s love of clothes—especially Tom Ford—comes through from the airport to the red carpet,” executive editor at InStyle Faye Penn said, via SI. “From body-skimming sweaters to perfect suits, Brady consistently scores.”

Advertisement:

With SI’s Jamie Lisanti, the list was developed by a panel of six style experts: Penn, Thomas Faison Agency CEO Rachel Johnson, athlete stylist Brandon Williams, KMCME stylist Kesha McLeod, former NBA player Walt Clyde Frazier, and People deputy style director Sharon Kanter.

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook beat out Chicago Bears wide receiver Victor Cruz for the top honor, while Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and LeBron James rounded out the top five.