Which ex-footballers are playing at Soccer Aid 2023?
SOCCER AID 2023 is just around the corner and there will be many familiar faces in action.
Celebrities and former professional footballers will take to the turf at Old Trafford as England take on World XI.
England have lost the last FOUR Soccer Aids, with three defeats coming on penalties.
A management team led by rapper Stormzy have been tasked to end the Three Lions’ torrid run of form.
In the opposing dugout will be new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Which ex-footballers are playing at Soccer Aid 2023?
There are a number of former professionals from both the women’s and men’s game that are taking in Soccer Aid this year.
Here are all of the confirmed ex-footballers involved so far:
England’s ex-pros:
- Jill Scott
- Jermain Defoe
- Gary Cahill
- Jack Wilshere
- Gary Neville
- Paul Scholes
- Eni Aluko
- Karen Carney
- David James
- Nicky Butt
World XI’s ex-pros:
- Ben Foster
- Roberto Carlos
- Nani
- Francesco Totti
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Kaylyn Kyle
- Heather O’Reilly
What are the full Soccer Aid line-ups?
Here are the full Soccer Aid line-ups so far:
The England line-up: Stormzy, Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure, David Seaman are all part of the England Management Team.
Jill Scott (Captain), David James (Professional GK), Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity GK), Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry and Liam Payne.
The Soccer Aid World XI line-up: Mauricio Pochettino, Martin Compston and Robbie Keane are part of the World XI Management Team.
Usain Bolt (Captain), Ben Foster (Professional Goalkeeper), Patrice Evra, Nani, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Kem Cetinay, Noah Beck and Tommy Fury.
When is Soccer Aid 2023?
- Soccer Aid 2023 is taking place on Sunday, June 11.
- It will kick-off at 7.30pm.
- 74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford.
- The match will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and streamed on ITVX.