From Tom Hiddleston to Louis Tomlinson: Celebrities who participated in Soccer Aid Match 2025

The annual Soccer Aid match happened on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in front of a sold-out crowd at Old Trafford. Over 70,000 spectators were present at the home of Manchester United to witness some of the club’s legends alongside notable former footballers and celebrities.

The contest between England XI and World XI remained an exciting fixture, with the former dominating until the 58-minute mark with a 3-0 lead. The away team scored its first goal more than 13 minutes into the second half and eventually tied the scoreline to 4-4 by the 72nd minute, with Carlos Teves scoring his fourth goal. Eventually, Big Zuu scored his first-ever Soccer Aid goal to earn the lead for England XI, with the clock nearing the 84th minute.

This year’s Soccer Aid match also saw Jermain Defoe making another appearance and becoming the top scorer in the charity event’s history. The 2025 Soccer Aid match also saw Bella Ramsey, James Nelson-Joyce, Richard Gadd, Gorka Márquez, and more making their debut.

Read on to find out who participated in this year’s fixture at the Old Trafford stadium.

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The complete list of celebrities who participated in the Soccer Aid Match 2025

Sunday, June 15, saw the 14th edition of the annual charity football game being played between England XI and World XI. The recent Soccer Aid match had an all-female lineup of officials – Rebecca Welch (referee) with Natalie Aspinall (assistant referee), Emily Carney (assistant referee), and Jane Simms (fourth official). At the same time, English soccer player Mary Earps served as the regular pundit.

The Soccer Aid match 2025 saw the following lineup of celebrities and former players:

England XI

Ex-Professional Footballers

• Wayne Rooney – Former English Footballer (Player & Co-Manager)
• Joe Hart – Former England Goalkeeper
• Steph Houghton – Former England Lionesses Captain
• Michael Carrick – Former England Midfielder
• Jermain Defoe – Former England Striker
• Gary Neville – Former Manchester United Defender & Pundit
• Phil Jagielka – Former England Defender
• Jack Wilshere – Former Arsenal and England Midfielder
• Aaron Lennon – Former England Winger
• Toni Duggan – Former Lionesses Winger
• Jill Scott – Former Lionesses Midfielder (Captain)

Celebrities

• Steven Bartlett – Entrepreneur and Podcaster
• Alex Brooker – TV Presenter
• Mo Farah – Olympic Long-Distance Runner
• Angryginge – Social Media Personality
• Tom Grennan – Singer-Songwriter
• Roman Kemp – Radio and TV Host
• Denise Lewis – Olympic Heptathlete
• Paddy McGuinness – Comedian and TV Presenter
• James Nelson-Joyce – Actor
• Sam Thompson – TV Presenter
• Sam Quek – Olympic Hockey Player and Broadcaster
• Bella Ramsey – Actor
• Louis Tomlinson – Singer

Managers/Coaches

• Tom Hiddleston – Actor
• Tyson Fury – Heavyweight Boxing Champion
• David James – Former England Goalkeeper
• Vicky McClure – Actor
• Harry Redknapp – Former Football Manager
• Robbie Williams – Singer-Songwriter and UNICEF UK Ambassador

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Soccer Aid World XI

Ex-Professional Footballers

• Leonardo Bonucci – Former Italian Defender
• Carlos Tevez – Former Argentine Striker
• Edwin van der Sar – Former Dutch Goalkeeper
• David Trezeguet – Former French Striker
• Rivaldo – Former Brazilian Midfielder
• John O’Shea – Former Irish Defender
• Harry Kewell – Former Australian Footballer
• Kheira Hamraoui – French Footballer
• Kaylyn Kyle – Former Canadian Footballer
• Nemanja Vidić – Former Serbian Defender (Captain)

Celebrities

• Noah Beck – Social Media Influencer and Former Soccer Player
• Livi Sheldon (aka Diamond) – Gladiator and Fitness Personality
• Tobi Brown (aka TBJZL) – YouTuber and Sidemen Member
• Gorka Márquez – Professional Dancer
• Dermot Kennedy – Singer-Songwriter
• Tony Bellew – Former Boxer
• Richard Gadd – Actor, Writer, and Comedian
• Asim Chaudhry – Actor and Comedian
• Maisie Adam – Comedian
• Bryan Habana – Former South African Rugby Union Player
• Nicky Byrne – Singer-Songwriter (Westlife) and Former Footballer
• Billy Wingrove – Freestyle Footballer and YouTuber
• Big Zuu – Rapper and Singer

Managers/Coaches

• Daniel Bachmann – Austrian Professional Goalkeeper
• Martin Compston – Actor
• Robbie Keane – Former Irish Striker
• Emmett J. Scanlan – Actor
• Peter Schmeichel – Former Danish Goalkeeper

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The 2025 Soccer Aid match was also monumental in raising over £15.2 million for UNICEF. Across the 14 editions, the total money raised stands at £106M through ticket sales and donations.