This Christmas, numerous Premier League stars will be unwrapping presents and spreading festive cheer with their loved ones. With only Manchester United vs Newcastle scheduled for Boxing Day this year, players have even more time to celebrate the holiday season. Each year, the roster of WAGs expands as new signings join top-flight clubs across England.
This provides ample opportunities to catch a glimpse of your favourite footballer spending quality time with their family before returning to their day job of entertaining fans on the pitch. While some WAGs prefer to keep their private lives away from the spotlight, many are happy to share snippets of their festive celebrations on social media. Express Sport has taken a look at how top footballers and their families spend Christmas.
Lisandro Martinez, Manchester United - Muri Lopez Benitez
Lisandro Martinez and his long-term partner, Muri Lopez Benitez, welcomed their first child, Aurora, earlier this year. Born in March 2025, Aurora was part of their Christmas celebrations in 2024, albeit still in the womb.
Benitez posted adorable photos of her and Martinez by a Christmas tree, playing with their dog Polo, just a few months before Aurora's arrival.
Casemiro, Manchester United - Anna Mariana
Casemiro, who tied the knot with his stunning wife Anna in 2014, has two children named Sara and Caio. The family was seen celebrating Christmas last year in matching pyjamas, adding a touch of glamour to the festive season.
Jhon Arias, Wolves - Alejandra Ayala
A recent addition to the Premier League with Wolves, Arias moved from Brazil to England with his partner, Alejandra Ayala. The couple have a daughter named Zoe and celebrated Christmas in style in 2024, with Arias holding their pet dog and Ayala cradling their child in front of a beautifully adorned tree.
This year, they will be celebrating their first Christmas in England, with Zoe now over a year old and able to join in the festivities.
Tijjani Reijnders, Manchester City - Marina Reijnders
Reijnders is another new face this season, having joined Manchester City in the summer with the aim of bringing the Premier League title back to the Etihad Stadium. His wife Marina, who has been by his side throughout his football career, and their son Xavien, born in 2024, are part of his support system.
Last Christmas, the couple hosted a festive-themed ball complete with stunning decorations and even some artificial snow.
Federico Chiesa, Liverpool - Lucia Bramani
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa is set to enjoy a relaxed festive season with his family. The Italian winger tied the knot with model Lucia Bramani in 2024, after two years of dating.
Since Chiesa's move to Anfield last year, Bramani has been sharing glimpses of their life in the Premier League on social media. In 2024, the couple posted a heartwarming Christmas Day photo with their two dogs, featuring Chiesa gazing affectionately at Lucia in front of a beautifully decorated tree, both clad in pyjamas.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, Nottingham Forest - Vlada Zinchenko
Zinchenko of Nottingham Forest will be celebrating Christmas in the Midlands this year, following his loan move from Arsenal. The Ukrainian defender will spend the festive period with his wife, Vlada, and their two daughters.
Zinchenko, who married the sports journalist in 2020, has often been pictured with her during his time in the Premier League. Last Christmas, the family shared a festive photo in matching pyjamas in front of their Christmas tree, complete with a 'Santa, Stop Here' sign.
Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea - Eva Garcia
Garnacho, who moved from Manchester United over the summer, will be enjoying his Christmas dinner in London this year.
He'll be raising a glass of bubbly alongside long-term partner Eva Garcia, with whom he shares son Enzo.
Despite speculation about a potential separation earlier in 2025, the couple appear to remain smitten as the winger settles into his new life at Stamford Bridge.
Eva recently shared some seasonal photographs of herself on Instagram, wrapped up cosily in a fluffy coat and crisp white ensemble.
She captioned the images "Snow-kissed vibes," with the mother appearing like a winter princess against a backdrop of illuminated festive trees.
Marc Cucurella, Chelsea - Claudia Rodriguez
Marc Cucurella will mark the holiday period alongside partner Claudia Rodriguez.
The duo share three youngsters - Mateo, Rio and Bella - and were recently photographed browsing a Christmas market in England.
Claudia shared highlights from their outing on Instagram, capturing moments of the couple navigating London's tube network.
Footage reveals the pair strolling through a park whilst holding hands and testing their aim at festive fairground stalls.
Harry Maguire, Manchester United - Fern Maguire
Harry Maguire has celebrated numerous Christmases with wife Fern, as the pair are teenage sweethearts.
The Manchester United centre-back first encountered his future spouse when she was 16 and he was 18, maintaining their bond for more than ten years.
The duo are parents to two girls - Lillie Saint and Piper Rose - and exchanged vows during an extravagant June 2022 ceremony in France. Fern frequently appears in solo social media posts and recently shared glimpses from her 2024 Christmas celebrations.
One photograph, with the caption "24 hours in London," features Maguire's spouse wearing an elegant bow-adorned two-piece ensemble whilst standing before a festive tree.
Pedro Neto, Chelsea - Carolina Silva
Pedro Neto will enjoy his Christmas feast with his partner and model girlfriend, Carolina Silva. The couple have been an item since 2022 and are proud owners of two canines.
During the previous Christmas period, Carolina uploaded an adorable photograph showing the duo positioned in front of their tree alongside their four-legged companions, all sporting coordinated tartan sleepwear.
Their pets were dressed in matching tartan neckerchiefs whilst the tree was decorated with an abundance of garlands, ornaments and miniature Father Christmas figures.