Which footballers are playing at Soccer Aid 2024?

SOCCER AID will bring some of football’s greatest legends back to the pitch one more time for a good cause.

The massive charity match takes place on Sunday, June 9 at Stamford Bridge and will be raising money for Unicef.

Some of England’s greatest ever players will roll back the years against some of the world’s all-time best.

And together they will play to help underprivileged children from around the world escape conflict, malnutrition and disease.

Adult fans can buy a ticket for only £20 while children can gain entry at Chelsea’s famous ground for just £10.

But who’s playing for England and World XI? Check out the full list below:

England

Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard returns to the Stamford Bridge dugout after his second stint as the Blues’ interim boss came to an end last year in May.

The West Londoners’ record goalscorer will be in charge of England after cutting his teeth as manager of his beloved club as well as Derby County and Everton.

Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)

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Harry Redknapp will be joining Frank Lampard after a stunning 34-year managerial career.

Redknapp knows everything there is about coaching having served for the likes of West Ham, Tottenham, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Jill Scott (Captain)

England legend Jill Scott will be donning the armband after a successful career at Everton, Manchester City, Sunderland and Aston Villa.

Scott is now building a TV career as a pundit appearing on Sky Sports’ show Stick to Football with fellow greats Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.

David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)

Arsenal legend David Seaman is one of the greatest keepers of all time.

That is why it’s quite fitting Seaman, who won three league titles and four FA Cup trophies with the Gunners, will be brought in as a goalkeeping coach.

David James

David James will be England’s No1 after a stunning career playing for Liverpool, Manchester City, West Ham and Aston Villa.

James also picked up a total of 53 caps with the Three Lions before switching over to career as a pundit.

Jermain Defoe

Jermain Defoe is one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history.

Defoe played for the likes of Tottenham, West Ham as well as Sunderland and is the ninth all-time top scorer in the history of the Prem with 162 goals.

Jack Wilshere

Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere returns to the pitch for the first time since his early retirement at the age of 30 two years ago.

Wilshere is now in charge of Arsenal’s prestigious Under-18 side as he bids to become a manager.

Karen Carney

Karen Carney is well known for her work at Sky Sports, ITV, Amazon Prime, BBC and The Guardian.

But Carney also became famous thanks to her football career that saw her play for Birmingham, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Gary Cahill

Gary Cahill returns to Stamford Bridge after a glittering seven-year spell at Chelsea.

Cahill amassed 25 goals and six assists in 290 appearances that also saw him winning two Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and the 2012 Champions League.

Ellen White

Ellen White rose to prominence thanks to some fantastic spells at Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.

White also registered a stunning 113 caps for England and won Euro 2022.

Theo Walcott

Arsenal legend Theo Walcott used to visit Stamford Bridge with destruction in mind against London rivals Chelsea.

However, this time around Walcott will be looking to bring everyone together while entertaining the crowd with his talent that made him a Gunners hero.

Joe Cole

Joe Cole also returns to his former Chelsea home that saw him amassing 39 goals and 46 assists in 282 appearances.

Cole also went on to play for Liverpool and West Ham before switching to a pundit role at TNT Sports.

World XI

Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)

Mauricio Pochettino will be back in at Stamford Bridge just two weeks after he surprisingly left his post as Chelsea manager.

The Argentine will be putting all of that drama aside as he looks to raise money for a good cause.

Jesus Perez (Coach)

Jesus Perez also left Chelsea in May as Mauricio Pochettino’s top assistant but the two will continue their work together at Soccer Aid.

Perez and Pochettino go back a long way as they also worked together at Southampton, Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain.

Eden Hazard

When thinking about some of the greatest Stamford Bridge legends, Eden Hazard is one of the first names that come to mind.

Hazard is Chelsea’s sixth all-time goalscorer with 110 goals and won six major trophies with the Blues – two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, the FA Cup and League Cup.

Kaylyn Kyle

Kyle, 35, is one of the most experienced players in either squad and was a star in last year’s game.

She earned 101 caps for Canada and has since become a pundit on Canadian TV.

Roberto Carlos

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos is considered by many as the best left-back of all time thanks to his freakishly powerful left foot.

Carlos built his legacy with Real Madrid where he won every title available, including three Champions League honours, and Brazil where he lifted the 2002 World Cup.

John Obi Mikel

The Nigerian ex-Blues star played a game for Chelsea legends in September and looked good enough to still be playing.

He joked that he spent all day ‘drinking beer’ but has since launched a successful podcast that has featured the likes of John Terry and Jose Mourinho.

Petr Cech

One of the greatest goalkeepers in the Premier League era, Cech hung up his gloves in 2019 before going on to work as a technical and performance advisor for the Blues.

He left that role in July 2022 after Toddy Boehly and Clearlake Capital came to the club.

Michael Essien

Another legend of the Chelsea midfielder, Essien played 256 games for the Blues and won eight trophies – including the Champions League.

He has been a coach of Danish club Nordsjaelland since 2020.

Patrice Evra

The Manchester United legend has continued to be a presence in UK football and frequently appears in various media forms.

He is also a regular player in Soccer Aid and has been one of the stars for the World XI during their recent winning streak.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk