Kim Little does not say a lot publicly. She does not publish a lot on social media. In reality, she does not have to.

A profession of letting her ft do the speaking means there are many team-mates and coaches prepared to shout from the rooftops about her greatness.

A TikTok video of her Arsenal team-mates speaking about her stated all of it.

“Best midfielder of all time” was talked about.

“Legend” was thrown in there.

And the phrase “underrated” got here up greater than as soon as.

Little will captain Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League last on the age of 34 after a stellar 19-year profession, but not often takes any headlines.

Even in her native Scotland, her abilities have been considerably beneath appreciated.

The very fact she retired from nationwide obligation in 2021, whereas nonetheless enjoying on the prime degree, has by no means been a lot mentioned or scrutinised at the same time as Scotland have stumbled badly in her absence.

However her player-of-the-match show within the Champions League semi-final demolition of Lyon emphasised simply what a star she is.

“Kim Little is an unbelievable footballer who goes beneath the radar on a regular basis,” her team-mate and England captain Leah Williamson stated after the 4-1 away win in opposition to eight-time champions Lyon.

“Sadly, the worldwide stage did not present her with any of those unbelievable alternatives however she’s a participant worthy of seven or eight Champions League titles.”