Karl Lacey Gaelic games player
Karl Lacey (born 10 September 1984) is an Irish sportsperson who plays inter-county Gaelic football for Donegal. A much decorated individual, he has won four All Star awards—in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2012— and the 2012 All Stars Footballer of the Year. His other accolades include an All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, 3 Ulster Senior Football Championships, a National Football League title, a Dr. McKenna Cup, a Donegal Senior Football Championship and 3 Sigerson Cups.Known as a versatile defender and one of the best half-backs in Ireland, Lacey is able to play anywhere in the back six. He is a consistent performer and never far away from another All Star nomination. However, his doctor has complained that Lacey is "flogged to the point of breakdown".Considered very influential by many young footballers, Lacey is usually to be spotted zipping around the field in his trademark white boots and white thermal shorts, and also dedicates time to voluntary work in aid of charitable organisations. Lacey's choice of shorts has been known to cause puzzlement among fans.Lacey put together a run of 41 consecutive championship appearances between the 2004 Ulster semi-final against Tyrone and 2013 Ulster quarter-final against Tyrone before injury broke his run.