Jay Bothroyd is an English professional footballer. Currently, he plays for J1 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo as a striker. He has spent three years with Sky Blues and ended up being the club’s top scorer during the 2002-03 season by making 11 goals. Keeping up with the trend, Jay has also got some tattoos on his body. Let us look at his tattoo designs and their meanings.

1. Bicep Tattoo

2. ‘Pocket Watch’ Tattoo 

Tattoo: Towards the upper side of his left pec, there is a pocket watch inked.

Meaning: The tattoo has never been revealed by Jay though, this is a mere glimpse we got from one of his Instagram pictures. A pocket watch is simply the token of learning and remembering the importance of time in your life however, some people also get it to mark an important time of their life relating to someone close who is no more alive. It also reflects the value of living in the moment without worrying about what is supposed to happen next!

3. Writing Letters Tattoo

Tattoo: There are some letters inked in Chinese on Jay’s right bicep. The letters are printed on a banner that is seen being held by an angel inked on Jay’s shoulder.

4. Forearm Tattoo

Tattoo: A Japanese samurai-like figure is inked on Jay’s left forearm.

Meaning: Japanese Samurai is the common design among the lovers of heritage and culture. The tattoo signifies the traits of the samurai: strength, courage, honesty, duty, commitment, and responsibility. Fighting with a samurai is believed to be a unique and different experience.

5. ‘Portrait of Baby’ Tattoo

Tattoo: On his left bicep, Jay has got a portrait of a baby tattooed. The portrait is of his son, Mace Bothroyd. Right under the portrait, he has also got his name and date of birth inked as ‘Mace XXXI-XII-MMII’

6. ‘LOVE’ Tattoo

Tattoo: On the left side of his body, Jay has got the letter ‘LOVE’ inked. But, what’s so different about it?