Adolescence star Owen Cooper will make his debut at Soccer Aid as part of the England team, to become the youngest player to participate in the charity event.
The award-winning actor, 16, said that even though he was not born when the first Soccer Aid took place he is a “big fan” of the fundraising event, and being the youngest player to take part is a “real honour”.
He joins a number of other debutants who will play at the London Stadium in May to raise money for Unicef, including F1 star Damson Idris and internet personality GK Barry.
Cooper said: “I’m incredibly proud to be playing at Soccer Aid for Unicef in its 20th anniversary year.
“I wasn’t even born when the first Soccer Aid took place but I’m a big fan! Becoming the youngest player to take part is a real honour and I’m excited to step out at the London Stadium on May 31.
“This event raises vital funds to help children grow up safe, healthy and able to play – and I’m grateful to be part of such an important cause.” The actor, who most recently featured in Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of the Emily Bronte classic Wuthering Heights, rocketed to fame after his breakout role in Netflix drama Adolescence.
Also among the debutants this year are former rugby player Joe Marler, Radio DJ Jordan North and Gladiator Nitro, whose real name is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
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