Arsenal’s emphatic 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. over the weekend brought attention, once again, to the talent that the title-challenging squad holds and specifically highlighted the defensive prowess of the team.

One particular talent that has been shining the brightest amongst them all might be Benjamin William White or Benjamin, as he prefers to be called.

The Arsenal right back has turned out to be an indispensable part of the defence machinery that Mikel Arteta has deployed to challenge for the title.

But, his on field glare might not be the only thing attracting attention nowadays. Apparently, his ‘orange complexion’ of late, has made fans wonder if he has been using fake tan for a while now.

Does Ben White wear false tan? Genuine question btw
— Conradreturns_7 (@Conradreturns_7) October 21, 2023

Anyone found out why Ben White wears fake tan yet?
— Paul Anderson (@PaulAndo1987) April 10, 2023

Fans are asking how Ben is finding the time and the place in the UK weather, which isn’t particularly known for its sunny disposition, to get that amount of UV radiation to maintain such levels of tan.

According to them even Kieran Trippier, the Newcastle right back, didn’t have that much tan even after spending two years under the direct sunshine of Spain.

Ben white using ronseal as fake tan? 😂
— JEDI (@JedBezBerry) June 2, 2021

Tanning, for those of you new to the term, refers to darkening of the skin tone through exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, either through direct exposure to sunlight (sunbathing) or through artificial methods of tanning (sun/tan beds).

Long term exposure, though, can cause some health issues, so it should be used very carefully and in a limited manner.

The 26 year old has been admired by the fans for his looks and style for a while now, as some even have proclaimed ‘He is too beautiful to be that good at defending’ and vice versa. Some fans really want to know the reason behind his immaculate skin and the skin care routine that Ben deploys.

Yet, as with any public figure, there are always critics ready to question choices made off the pitch.

Some football fans and even some Arsenal fans too, for that matter, have questioned his orange skin complexion.

Any bad performance on his part, is usually followed up with memes or social media posts blaming him for spending too much time on his beauty routine instead of practicing football.

“Ben White should be embarrassed. How much fake tan is he wearing,” one fan laughed on social media.

Even Aaron Ramsdale, the Arsenal goalkeeper, when asked to describe Ben white in one word, used the word ‘tan’ as his choice of word.

Aaron Ramsdale describes his Arsenal team-mates in one word. 🧠Ben White – “Tan”.Gabriel Magalhães – “Teeth”.Rob Holding – “The glue”.Fabio Vieira – “Teabag”.Cedric Soares – “Sewy”.
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Fans Puzzled By Ben White’s Skin Tone: Fake Tan Or Natural Glow?