Who is Harry Cooksley? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and semi-professional footballer
Will he score in the Love Island final?
Love Island's Harry Cooksley has had quite the whirlwind of a journey throughout his time in the villa.
First he was coupled up with Sophie Lee, but a brutal twist saw him taken and coupled up with Shakira Khan, and after some turbulence the pair have managed to land themselves a spot in the final.
Before the final airs, read on for everything you need to know about Love Island 2025 contestant Harry Cooksley.
Harry Cooksley - key facts
Age: 30
Job: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model
From: Guildford
Instagram: @harrycooksley8
Who is Harry Cooksley?
Harry Cooksley is a 30-year-old gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model from Guildford, making him a real jack of all trades.
Harry currently plays midfielder for Farnham Town, where he's earned himself the nickname 'The Surrey Zidane'.
Harry's claim to fame is that he's the body double for Declan Rice: "So, when he does a shoot, any body close-ups will actually be me. You’ll never see my face, but you’ll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing."
How old is Harry Cooksley?
Harry is 30 years old, making him the oldest contestant in the villa this year.
Is Harry on Instagram?
Yes! You can follow Harry on Instagram @harrycooksley8, where he already has over 106,000 followers and posts lots of topless photos, alongside pitch shots of him playing football and even a photo side by side with Declan Rice.
What does Harry look for in a partner?
Harry is looking for a girl-next-door type in the Mallorcan villa. "A girl that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don’t think I’d go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl," he described.
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Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a Freelance Writer who covers pop culture and entertainment programmes for the Radio Times. She previously worked as the Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab where she managed its local department. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English Literature from University of Nottingham.
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