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Definitions by Johnny Talons

Guendouzi effect

The illusion caused when a football (soccer) player with long or otherwise easily noticeable hair gives the false impression that they are frequently involved and pivotal to the game due to them being easily identifiable by the casual spectator.

Named after Mattéo Guendouzi.
"Wow, Dominik Szoboszlai has been totally bossing this game"
"He really hasn't dude, that's just the Guendouzi effect".
Guendouzi effect by Johnny Talons October 18, 2026