As Portugal prepare to defend the European Championship crown they won so unexpectedly in France five summers ago, they can boast one of football's most in-form players.
Twenty four goals and 14 assists for his club this season certainly indicates someone brimming with confidence, someone ready to move from a demanding campaign into the tournament with one graceful bound.
And no, for a change, it's not him. Despite a haul of over 30 goals for Juventus in 2020-21 and his enduring class, Cristiano Ronaldo simply won't be able to single-handedly heave Portugal to glory again.