Kieran Trippier tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Newcastle defender’s body ink?

KIERAN Trippier is well known for his incredible passion for football which has seen him earn a place on the England squad.

But the Euro 2024 star also has another great love and that's his tattoos.

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How many tattoos does Kieran Trippier have?

Kieran Trippier is enjoying the career of his life on the Euro 2024 pitch.

But along with a lot of the England squad - like Kyle Walker, Ivan Toney and Phil Foden - he also has a HUGE passion for tattoos.

The sportsman's body art includes sleeves on both arms and a poignant inking on his chest.

Fans regularly get a glimpse of his impressive body art when he is on the pitch.

Diamond on his chest

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England defender Kieran Trippier has several tattoos across his body which includes a huge diamond on his chest.

Although he hasn't revealed what it means, the gem could symbolise the wealth he has enjoyed thanks to his glittering football career.

The diamond is likely to represent personal achievement and value.

The Newcastle United player has certainly built up a huge fortune since beginning his career as a premiership footballer.

Thanks to being hot property on the pitch, Trippier has a personal wealth of £33M which could buy a lot of diamonds.

Birds on his back

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Trippier also sports two birds on his back that are placed either side of his shoulder blades.

This type of tattoo are generally seen as symbols of freedom due to their ability to soar high in the skies.

They can also symbolise transformation as they draw parallels from the mythical phoenix that rises from the ashes.

Full sleeves on both arms

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A lot of footballers sport full arm sleeve tattoos, and Trippier is no different.

The popular defender has full body ink on both of his arms.

Trippier's impressive collection of interconnected tattoos go from shoulder to wrist.

Tattoo specialists say that full sleeves are often a "canvas for storytelling and personal expression".

One person who also has their arms completely covered is former England ace David Beckham, who is known for his extensive collection of tattoos.

A woman on his forearm

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Another very prominent tattoo is Trippier inking of a woman.

The inking can be found on his right forearm.

It's not known who the woman is, but portrait tattoos typically represent a loved one.

The impressive body art could be to show the love he has for his wife Charlotte.

The couple got married in June 2016, after getting engaged the previous year.

How to watch the Euro 2024 final

The Euro 2024 final will be broadcast live on BOTH BBC One and ITV1.

All of the games at the European Championships have been aired on either BBC or ITV during the tournament.

You will be able to live stream the final for FREE on either BBC iPlayer or ITVX.