Soccer Aid line-up 2025: Confirmed England XI and World XI celebrities and former players

In the nearly two decades since the very first event, Soccer Aid has raised over £100 million, and is set to bump that number up even more with this year's match.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney will be returning to his old stomping grounds as a player-manager for England, with Harry Redknapp and Tyson Fury, among others, joining him on the bench.

They'll be in charge of an England team that boasts a host of ex-pros like Joe Hart, Toni Duggan and Michael Carrick, as well as famous faces like Sir Mo Farah, Paddy McGuinness and a long-awaited return for ex-One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.

They'll be up against a tough challenge in the World XI, however, with legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel in charge of a team that includes Leonardo Bonucci, Edwin van der Sar, Harry Kewell, Nadia Nadim, Carlos Tevez and Nemanja Matic, among others.

Joining them are rugby star Brian Habana, Line of Duty's Martin Compston, and Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd, as well as Tobi Brown, Gorka Marquez, Roman Kemp and more.

World XI are currently winning 7-6 in the head-to-head standings, but following a bumper 6-3 win for England last year, they'll be hoping to extend their lead once more.

So, who are the confirmed names taking to Old Trafford to fight for this year's crown? Read on for the full list of celebrities and footballing legends taking part in Soccer Aid 2025.

Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2025?

The full Soccer Aid 2025 squads have now been confirmed by ITV ahead of kick-off later today.

As always, it features a mix of ex-professional footballers and celebrity talent that will no doubt make for some spectacle on the Old Trafford pitch.

Check out the Soccer Aid line-ups, coaches and managers as well as presenters and commentators.

England Soccer Aid team line-up

• Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur)
• Alex Brooker (TV personality)
• Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
• Toni Duggan (Former footballer)
• Sir Mo Farah (Former Olympian)
• Angry Ginge (YouTuber)
• Tom Grennan (Musician)
• Bear Grylls (TV personality)
• Joe Hart (Former footballer)
• Steph Houghton (Former footballer)
• Aaron Lennon (Former footballer)
• Dame Denise Lewis (Olympic gold medallist)
• Paddy McGuinness (TV personality)
• Gary Neville (Former footballer)
• Sam Quek (Former hockey player/TV personality)
• Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
• Paul Scholes (Former footballer)
• Jill Scott (Former footballer)
• Louis Tomlinson (Musician)
• Maisie Adam (Comedian)
• Michael Carrick (Former footballer and manager)
• Phil Jagielka (Former footballer)
• James Nelson-Joyce (Actor)
• Sam Thompson (Actor)
• Jack Wilshere (Former footballer and manager)

England Soccer Aid manager and coaches

• Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
• Tyson Fury (Boxer)
• Harry Redknapp (Former football manager)
• Vicky McClure (Actor)
• Goalkeeping coach: David James (Former footballer)

World XI Soccer Aid team line-up

• Noah Beck (Actor)
• Tony Bellew (Boxer)
• Leonardo Bonucci (Former footballer)
• Tobi Brown (Sideman star)
• Martin Compston (Actor)
• Richard Gadd (Actor/comedian)
• Bryan Habana (Rugby)
• Dermot Kennedy (Musician and halftime performer)
• Harry Kewell (Former footballer)
• Kaylyn Kyle (Former footballer)
• Gorka Márquez (Strictly)
• Nadia Nadim (Footballer)
• Livi Sheldon (Diamond from Gladiators)
• Carlos Tevez (Former footballer)
• Edwin van der Sar (Former footballer)
• Nemanja Vidic (Former footballer)
• Billy Wingrove (Freestyle footballer)
• Big Zuu (Musician and TV personality)
• Nicky Byrne (Musician and presenter)
• Asim Chaudhry (Comedian)
• Kheira Hamraoui (Footballer)
• Roman Kemp (Presenter)
• John O'Shea (Former footballer)
• Bella Ramsey (Actor)
• David Trezeguet (Former footballer)

World XI Soccer Aid manager and coaches

• Peter Schmeichel (Former footballer)
• Daniel Bachmann (Footballer)
• Robbie Keane (Former footballer and manager)
• Emmett J. Scanlan (Actor)

The full World XI management and coaching staff has not yet been confirmed.

Last year former Chelsea and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino his long-term assistant Jesus Perez took charge, with freestyle footballer Billy Wingrove in as a skills coach.

Soccer Aid 2025 commentators

Leading the commentary will be Sam Matterface, the familiar voice of England games on ITV and the Premier League on talkSPORT.

Iain Stirling will again be swapping the Love Island voiceover booth for the Old Trafford gantry to join on co-comms.

Soccer Aid 2025 presenters

Dermot O’Leary returns as host in the role has held since 2010 while he will once again be joined by former England star Alex Scott.

Joining the pair throughout the evening will be a revolving roster of special guests, experts and familiar faces.

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