As I said it's hypothetical, but OK let's go with that:
The player is a very well respected team member. Born in Abu Dhabi, he comes from humble origins, yet his status as a professional footballer means that he has been able to quietly contribute a lot to the red crescent society and medicin sans frontiers. He has also campaigned strongly to allow the wearing of thigh high burqas (for men AND women) and is a strong advocate of Israel and Palestine living side by side like keys on a piano keyboard.