Jetro Willems' parents are their son's harshest critics but, tellingly, they have kept everything . In fact, there is even a room in their home dedicated to Willems' journey, which is filled with medals, shirts and photographs.
Step inside and you quickly realise that Willems has packed a lot into his career. Willems has won titles, played in the Champions League, represented his country on numerous occasions and even became the youngest footballer to ever compete in the European Championships at one point. Yet, for all those achievements, there is one particular memento that quickly catches the eye inside the shrine: an engraved golden boot.
There is a reason why this goal of the season award is among those accolades that take pride of place. It was Newcastle United fans, after all, who voted for Willems to win the honour after the Dutchman's stunning strike against Liverpool briefly silenced Anfield in 2019. Well, aside from the thousands of delirious Geordies in the away end, that is.
