It is difficult for young players to express themselves under the magnifying glass of being a premier league footballer according to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The footballer has a strong interest in fashion and has been pictured in some daring outfits.
That led to some criticism on social media, but Calvert-Lewin says players should not be afraid of having a passion away from the pitch.
"We might play football but we're human beings too," he told GQ magazine.
It's difficult for young players to express themselves and live a life which is under the microscope. Sometimes you feel like you have to keep your hair up.
For me, wearing clothes and suits that divide opinion is what I like to do.
Some of the criticism he receives can be excessive, but he will continue to use his profile to raise awareness of mental health issues.
He is part of a generation that is increasingly vocal on issues outside of sport, including Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, who has been campaigning on racism, child poverty, and homelessness.
Mental health is a big topic at the moment and something that people have become more aware of.
I still see myself as a normal boy from the city, but I suppose I have a certain power and influence.
Calvert-Lewin missed large chunks of the season through injury and has not scored since August.
In his absence, the Toffees have struggled and are three points above the bottom of the table.
He said that he doesn't like losing and that the team has a great group of people, but that the recent FA Cup defeat at Crystal Palace was bad.
Someday I want to win major trophies and be a part of the next World Cup squad and I know my performances in the near future are going to be crucial in getting me to that position.
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