SOCCER AID is all about entertainment while raising money for charity – but celebrities thrive off hitting the back of the net too.
Premier League legends Teddy Sheringham and Alan Shearer have proved that they haven’t lost their touch by bagging their fair share of goals during Soccer Aid matches.
Ex-Tottenham trio Jermaine Defoe, Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov have also got on the score sheet on a couple of occasions themselves.
But shockingly, one of the top scorers for Soccer Aid is NOT a former professional footballer.
Who is the top scorer in Soccer Aid history?
Ex-Love Islander Kem Cetinay is the top goal scorer in Soccer Aid history.
Kem has bagged five goals in four Soccer Aid appearances after breaking the record at the 2023 edition.
And the social media star’s mum confirmed he even used to sleep in his football boots as a child which explains his gifted technical ability.
Clarence Seedorf and Robbie Keane are tied for second in the standings with four strikes.
Here are the current standings:
- Kem Cetinay (World XI) – 5
- Clarence Seedorf (World XI) – 4
- Robbie Keane (World XI) – 4
- Teddy Sheringham (England) – 3
- Jonathan Wilkes (England) – 3
- Jeremy Lynch (England/World XI) – 3
- Alan Shearer (England) – 2
- Paolo Di Canio (World XI) – 2
- Jamie Redknapp (England) – 2
- Kevin Phillips (England) – 2
- Dimitar Berbatov (World XI) – 2
- Jermain Defoe (England) – 2
- Mark Wright (England) – 2
When is Soccer Aid 2024?
Soccer Aid takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024., Kick-off has not been confirmed, but in previous years it has been at 7.30pm.
The match, which was held at the London Stadium last year, has moved across London to Chelsea’s home, Stamford Bridge – the first time it has been held in SW6 since 2019.
England will also wear a special kit that replicates the Three Lions‘ outfit from Euro 96.
What are the Soccer Aid 2024 line-ups?
Plenty of football legends and celebrities have already confirmed they will be playing in the charity match.
Although the squads may be subject to change, due to injury for example, this is how they are shaping up at the moment:
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) Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere, Joe Cole, Karen Carney, Gary Cahill, Tom Grennan, Steven Bartlett, Erin Doherty, Sir Mo Farah, Alex Brooker, Stuart Broad, Bobby Brazier, Sam Thompson, Ellen White, Theo Walcott, Danny Dyer and Miniminter.
World XI: Mauricio Pochettino (Manager), Jesus Perez (Coach), Usain Bolt (Captain), Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos, Martin Compston, Maisie Adam, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, Tommy Fury, Diamond, Michael Essien, Patrice Evra, Petr Cech, Jason Manford, John Obi Mikel, Kaylyn Kyle and Theo Baker.