The ad, which urges men to "end the face torture, " shows the ways a man's face is exposed to harsh elements, such as windburn from a roller coaster, pokes from a child, close shaves, snowballs, even "deserved" slaps.

WSJ: Dove Men+Care Face Products: Behind the Ad Campaign

The main man in the national team, Davids seems to have found the ability to hold his more egotistical urges in check without compromising his dominance on the pitch.

BBC: Edgar Davids