They're engaged! Supermodel Chanel Iman says yes to NFL star Sterling Shepard one day after her birthday

Published: 03:19 GMT, 3 December 2017 | Updated: 19:01 GMT, 4 December 2017

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Supermodel Chanel Iman and NFL player Sterling Shepard announced their engagement on Saturday.

The couple, who had been dating since January, both took to Instagram to convey their love for one another.

They each posted a copy of the same photo, which shows Sterling down on one knee asking for Chanel's hand in marriage.

She said yes! Supermodel Chanel Iman and NFL player Sterling Shepard announced their engagement on Saturday via sweet Instagram posts

Chanel, 27, stands before Sterling, 24, in a white feathery coat and dark skinny trousers, apparently covering her mouth with surprise.

Romantic candles are laid out all around the couple.

In her post, the Victoria's Secret darling couldn't help but gush about her husband to be.

'A night full of tears of happiness. I’m beyond excited to spend the rest of my life with you @sterl_shep3 you are my soulmate, my best friend, my everything! Can’t wait to be your Mrs.,' she wrote, before finishing off the post with a diamond and diamond ring emoji.

One year romance: The couple confirmed they were dating in January (pictured in February)

Sterling's own post was shorter, but while expressing his love, also included a clever pun: 'the catch of my dreams...can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you!'

The sportsman certainly chose a memorable day to pop the question, as Chanel celebrated her 27th birthday only one day before, on Friday.

It's also timely, as Sterling will finally be returning to the field on Sunday for the New York Giants, where he's been operating as one of the leading wide receivers since star Odell Beckham Jr. was cut down by injury earlier in the season.

Sweet embrace: Since confirmed their relationship in January, the couple have appeared quite loved up and inseparable

Back in action! It's also timely, as Sterling will finally be returning to the field on Sunday for the New York Giants, where he's been operating as one of the leading wide receivers since star Odell Beckham Jr. was cut down by injury earlier in the season

Lucky guy: Chanel is a world famous model and isn't afraid to flash her gorgeous figure (seen here in the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show)

Since confirmed their relationship in January, the couple have appeared quite loved up and inseparable.

The couple spent several weeks on a romantic vacation through Dubai, Egypt, Morocco, and the Maldives earlier in the year.

The Mad Families actress previously dated rapper A$AP Rocky and LA Lakers point guard Jordan Clarkson - both of whom have reportedly dated Kendall Jenner.

In the past: The Mad Families actress previously dated rapper A$AP Rocky (pictured together) and LA Lakers point guard Jordan Clarkson - both of whom have reportedly dated Kendall Jenner