Liverpool and Scotland star Andy Robertson is believed to be the player behind a large donation made to help keep six food banks in Glasgow running.

Robertson's intervention is the latest heartwarming gesture made by a high-profile sportsman to help tackle the coronavirus crisis.

According to The Times, the 26-year-old full-back is extremely committed to charity work but prefers not to publicise the efforts he has made to improve the lives of others.

Andy Robertson is reportedly the player behind a large donation made to Glasgow food banks

Glasgow NE Foodbank have expressed their gratitude for Robertson's selfless act on Twitter

The donation has helped a number of centres based in the city and surrounding areas going, with many locals heavily affected by the ongoing health crisis.

Glasgow NE Foodbank, which is based near Celtic Park, is thought to have provided over 53,000 meals.

And in a tweet, the project expressed their gratitude for Robertson's selfless act. It read: 'Thanks to the Scottish footballer who donated a large sum to the food banks, including us. Without the support of generous individuals we would struggle. We cannot thank him enough.'

The Liverpool full-back and Scotland captain does not publicise his charitable works

Scotland captain Robertson, who reportedly earns around £60,000 per week, has also ensured that Glasgow SW Foodbank, Glasgow NW Foodbank, Glasgow SE Foodbank, Rutherglen & Cambuslang Foodbank and East Renfrewshire Foodbank can continue to operate during difficult circumstances.

Ibrox-based Glasgow SW Foodbank tweeted: 'It's an amazing gift and we are so grateful.'

Robertson has been involved with a food bank initiative during his spell with Liverpool, and last week donated to the Back Onside mental health charity in his homeland.

Several influential figures involved in sport are giving generously during the pandemic - with Gary Neville, Wilfried Zaha and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich all involved in helping the country cope.

Gary Neville has offered free use of his hotels to NHS staff helping to fight coronavirus

Food banks, such as this one in Richmond, are helping to feed the vulnerable during the crisis

Former Manchester United full-back Neville has offered NHS workers free use of his Hotel Football and Stock Exchange hotels during the entirety of the global crisis, and has also ensured staff at both will continue receiving full pay.

Crystal Palace wideman Zaha is hoping to house NHS staff in the capital, with the 27-year-old appealing for medical staff to reach out to housing firm Zo Properties, which he co-owns.

And billionaire Blues owner Abramovich will let NHS workers stay at Stamford Bridge's four-star Millennium Hotel for free as they continue to help fight the virus.