1) A person who has gained respect by his/her peers for any reason. Most commonly used when a good bit of skill is produced in a football match.
2) A person who is the complete opposite, Chavs/Townies may call a complete d*ck a legend sarcastically
3) Leg, short for legend, pronounced Lej
1) Whhhhoooo Rossie Boi you Legend, go on my son!
2) Doby, what a legend! *Laughs*