EASTENDERS star Bobby Brazier has had a varied career so far despite his young age.
He is now gearing up to showcase his skills on the pitch at Soccer Aid 2024 alongside a star-studded lineup.
Who is Soccer Aid footballer Bobby Brazier?
Bobby Brazier, born June 2, 2003 in Harlow, is an English actor and model, who starred in the latest Strictly Come Dancing series.
Hailing from Essex, Bobby was only five years old when his mum Jade Goody tragically passed away from cervical cancer.
Following the death of Jade, dad Jeff spent more than a decade trying to keep his children out of the public eye – banning them from red-carpet events and even social media.
However, as Bobby got older, he began to step out of the shadow and into the spotlight – forging a successful career as a model and landing a role on the long-running soap, EastEnders.
And it is a move that has delighted fans of Bobby’s late mum Jade, who saw so much of the bubbly South London mum in her eldest son.
In September 2023, Bobby won the Rising Star gong at the National Television Awards for his role in EastEnders.
Who will manage Bobby Brazier’s Soccer Aid 2024 team?
The England side will have three co-managers.
Former Chelsea star Frank Lampard has been appointed as one of them.
He will co-manage with Harry Redknapp and Robbie Williams, forming a stellar coaching lineup for the event.
The squads feature a host of former professional players and top celebs.
Leading the opposing Rest of the World team will be Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, who was most recently the manager of Premier League side Chelsea.
What position will Bobby Brazier play for Soccer Aid 2024?
It has not yet been announced which position he will be playing but he will be on the England team.
Speaking about taking part, he said: “I think my dad is even more excited than I am.
“He’s on me to get training and get into peak fitness for the match.
“We went to the gym recently and he put me through a tough session.
“My dad is a good footballer, he always coached my teams growing up and we always developed as a team.
“I will definitely utilise training with him.
My moves on Strictly are a little different to my moves on the football pitch
Bobby Brazier
“He’ll be in the stands on the day and wouldn’t miss it.
“I think he’s living through me when it comes to Soccer Aid for Unicef.”
The actor’s dad Jeff was a footballer during his youth and played for West Ham United and as a defender for various clubs including Leyton Orient, Billericay Town, Wivenhoe Town, Canvey Island, and Grays Athletic.
Bobby, who reached the final in the last series of Strictly Come Dancing, said he is “going to try my best” in the match.
He added: “My moves on Strictly are a little different to my moves on the football pitch.
“I played a game of five-a-side the other day to get my fitness up and I am definitely there to win.”
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024?
Soccer Aid 2024 will kick off on Sunday June 9 at Stamford Bridge.
Kick off time has not yet been announced but it will likely be the same time as last year which was 7.30pm.
The match will be available to watch for free on ITV and STV.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
Fans can't wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers.
England:
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
World XI:
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- YouTube Theo Baker