Hector Bellerin addressed the prestigious Oxford Union about his experiences in football.

In doing so the Arsenal defender became the first active Premier League player to speak in the Union, a debating society founded in 1823.

Bellerin joins an illustrious list of politicians, actors, musicians and academics to have spoken in the famous old chamber and revealed the stark contrast in life at Arsenal compared to Barcelona.

Hector Bellerin became the first active Premier League player to speak at the Oxford Union

The Arsenal defender joined the illustrious list of former speakers at the famous chamber

'It was like night and day, the difference between Barcelona and Arsenal,' he said.

'At Barcelona I was just 8-16, when I came to Arsenal I was a professional footballer.

'At Barcelona we were just kicking around on the pitch, at Arsenal, my first day, there were no balls.'

Bellerin spoke about the stark contrast between life at Barcelona and Arsenal

Bellerin shared this picture on Instagram and wrote of his honour at the invitation

Regarded as one of the Premier League's more free-thinking players, Bellerin has a number of interests outside football.

The Spaniard is passionate about the fashion industry and can regularly be spotted in eye-catching ensembles.

He has come under fire from some supporters for what they perceive to be distractions from the day job.

'So many people Tweet me saying focus on the game, having seen me at fashion shows or whatever, and I am just like 'don't worry'.

'I am a human being. I have passions, I have hobbies but equally, I am a footballer and that is my main focus,' he added.