A top English Premier League footballer has scooped more than £125,000 on the British National Lottery - but is keen to keep his identity a secret because of the stick he will get from fans.
The player, who is said to be a household name who plays for a top club, won the six figure sum before Christmas according to Goal.com.
He matched five numbers and the bonus ball and is said to have collected his cheque this week - no doubt a drop in the ocean compared to his top flight salary.
But the footballer has guaranteed his anonymity thanks to a non-publicity clause offered to all winners by the National Lottery .
Ten people each won £125,942 ($NZ242,000) in the December 22 draw.