WHITE LINES Arsenal star Ben White has revealed his tattoos, from a butterfly on his back and a love heart on his thumb to a tattoo on his throat

The 25-year-old English defender’s sculpted torso is covered with tattoos. His most recent tattoo, a butterfly on his back drawn by A Star Tattoos, went viral on TikTоk. He flaunted similar ‘I Love You’ tattoos in the summer, which he had obtained shortly after being engaged to his fiancée, Milly Adams. Meanwhile, the word “Shine” is printed in a stylish black typeface on his neck.

Butterfly

This Butterfly tattoo is White's most recent

White wore a butterfly on his chest, which was written below an uplifting statement on his back.Its meaning is uncertain, however it may refer to the concept of taking off and flying exceedingly high.Ben, like his football team, is having a good time right now.It was created by A Star Tattoos, a subsidiary of A Star Barbers, which is well-known for cutting Paul Pogba and Jack Grealish.

SHINE

White's neck tattoo is visible from a game last month

White’s body is covered in affirmations, serving as a source of motivation.Additionally, the word “Shine” is etched on his neck.There is a small cross next to that.White may or may not be religious, however when growing up in Dorset, he attended Queen Elizabeth’s School, which adheres to rigorous Church of England values.

Lion

Tattoos of lions - seen here across White's pecs - are popular with footballers

White’s chest is covered in a large tattoo of lion’s eyes.

Professional football players with lion tattoos include Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Memphis Depay.

Once again, it denotes bravery and strength.

Emile Smith Rowe, his Arsenal colleague, appears to have been influenced by this tattoo, as he later received a lion sleeve on his arm.

Matching Ink

White and fiancee Milly Adams have two matching tattoos

White proposed to his beautiful fiancée, Milly Adams, last summer.

In celebration, the smitten couple had matching “I Love You” lettering tattooed on their hands.

They were later photographed enjoying a romantic trip in an unspecified sun-drenched location.

On their thumbs White and Adams have red hearts

They debuted a fresh pair of coordinated designs while on a rented yacht.

They both have adorable hearts on their thumbs this time.

A Libra star sign symbol and the date 1959 also feature on White's hand

Ben’s hand also has his star sign, Libra, and the year 1959 written on it.

It’s unclear, although that might be the year a relative was born.

Born to Do It

1997 on the base of White's neck symbolises the year the Arsenal star was born

White has another easily identifiable tattoo on his back.

His tattoo of the year 1997 is right below his neck.

That reflects the year he was born.

At the age of 25, White still has several football years ahead of him.

It also means that he has time to obtain additional ink.