But that's not how he sees it. In fact, the Ibrox playmaker has looked at the list of opponents this term who have opted to get physical and decided to take it as a compliment.
The 26-year-old has had plenty of bumps and bruises to deal with following brushes with adversaries desperate to put the shackles on him.
A challenge from Celtic's Odin Thiago Holm in the dying seconds of the opening Old Firm clash of the season ruled him out for six weeks of action.
He hobbled off hurt at Easter Road too after being doubleteamed by Hibs' pair Elie Youan and Kanayo Megwa - but only after scoring a real screamer in Leith.
Boss Philippe Clement, however, decided enough was enough when St Johnstone midfielder David Keltjens put in another meaty reducer on his talisman in Perth a couple of weeks later as he appealed for refs to give him more protection.
But Cantwell is going to have to roll with the punches again this weekend as Gers look to land a blow of their own in this weekend's all-important Ibrox derby scrap.
"It is a compliment," he smiled.
"It always has been.
"Ever since I was a little kid I've always been the player who gets tackled a lot and it is the way I play football, I know that.
"The manager has made it clear that he doesn't want to change the way I play but at times I can maybe be a little bit smarter and protect myself as well.
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