The build-up to Euro 2022. You have probably passed in front of Pepsi Max advertising boards with his face.
So much more to Leah Williamson than being one of the Lionesses' cover girls this summer.
Williamson captained England in their Arnold Clark Cup-winning match against Germany.
This year and will now do the same at the European Championship.
Milton Keynes, Born and raised as the Arsenal centre-back, has had an impressive career despite just being 25 years old.
Williamson, who joined Arsenal in 2006 15 years ago, was Arsenal's mascot during their 2007 Champions League campaign.
Fast-forward to now, she will captain England at this summer's Women's Euro, with fellow defender Millie Bright taking the vice-captain spot.
After initially developing as a central midfielder, Williamson now plays in defence for both Arsenal and England.
Given his experience in midfield, he is happy to press down the pitch. His wealth of experience allows him to intercept opposition passes and be confident on the ball.
After her debut for the Gunners at just 17 in the Champions League, she later scored her first Women's Super League goal in the same year, netting against London rivals Chelsea.
As well as this, he has won the WSL, helping the Gunners seal the title in 2019.
After captaining England youth teams, Williamson made his England debut in 2018 in a 3-1 win over Russia.
He represented Great Britain at the Olympics, a lifelong dream inspired by 2012 gold medalist Greg Rutherford, helping them reach the quarter-finals in Tokyo last summer.
The England star has made 27 appearances in total for England, scoring two goals. Her performances have always been consistent, leading England manager Sarina Wiegman to see her as the perfect candidate for the captaincy.
Longtime former captain Steph Houghton has suffered an Achilles tendon injury that has restricted her to just five WSL games this season, leaving the captain's armband up for grabs.
Lucy Bronze has also missed this season due to injury, meaning Williamson, Millie Bright, and Ellen White have all had a chance to the Lionesses.
However, it was Williamson who won Wiegman over, and he is well aware of the prestige that comes with it and the task of replacing such a presence at Houghton.
"This is an incredibly proud moment for my family and me, and I am honoured to be asked to guide us through the European Championship.
"Steph is one of the all-time greats in this country, and following in her footsteps, and all those special names that have led the team in the past means a lot."
Some big boots Williamson has to fill when it comes to captaining England in a major tournament, particularly one that will be played at home.
However, given that she has risen through the ranks in women's football so quickly, the captaincy is undoubtedly the next logical step for her career.
And what a prize it would be to lead his country to victory this summer.
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