Kieran Tierney
Definition
A Scottish professional footballer recognized primarily for his role as a left-back, known for a relentless work ethic and his ability to overlap down the flank.
A figure in contemporary football who has occasionally found himself the target of intense media scrutiny, ranging from reactions to refereeing decisions to bizarre tabloid speculation regarding his conduct on the pitch.
Examples
Kieran Tierney's ability to run up and down the pitch is truly legendary, almost as legendary as the audacity of tabloid journalists who think he’s starting a geopolitical incident by adjusting his armband.
When Kieran Tierney walked off during the match against Morocco, the fans were worried about his health, while analysts were clearly too busy guessing if the non-penalty calls were a tactical choice or just the referee taking a scenic tour of the pitch.
If dedication to the sport was measured by how often one's wardrobe choices accidentally spark a royalist debate, Kieran Tierney would be the undisputed champion of the Scottish Premier League.