Ex-players from Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Manchester United are now competing in the Baller League UK.

For those unfamiliar with it, the Baller League UK is a six-on-six indoor soccer tournament featuring squads made up of professionals, semi-pros, and futsal champions.

After examining each squad closely, we discovered nine former members. Premier League celebrities participating in the contest.

Bakary Sako

Recalled fondly from his time at Wolves and Crystal Palace, the 36-year-old player is currently part of Deportrio’s roster, which is coached by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineeker.

During his prime, the skillful winger dismantled full-backs with ease, and he still possesses a bit of magic in his cleats even now.

Last November, Sako joined FC 93 Bobigny in France’s fourth division, however, he will now participate in the Baller League UK instead.

Josh Harrop

Manchester United Fans will recognize Harrop, who found the net on his first appearance for the team in a match against Crystal Palace in 2017.

The attacking midfielder subsequently gained recognition at the Championship level with Preston North End; however, he has frequently faced setbacks due to injuries throughout his career.

After brief spells with Northampton and Cheltenham Town, the player, aged 29, hasn't had a team since the previous summer.

To reconnect with the football community, Harrop has signed up for FC Rules the World in the Baller League UK.

"As I'm currently a free agent, this provides me with a new objective—football remains my passion, and that's what I enjoy," Harrop said to The Guardian.

I plan to head out, have a good time, and savor playing my football. Despite that, I'll remain highly competitive since competitiveness runs through my veins.

Adrian Mariappa

Following his successful tenure at clubs like Watford, Reading, and Crystal Palace, the seasoned defender has seen his career decline over time as he moved to lower divisions of English football.

Certainly, the 38-year-old remains registered with Wealdstone, yet he has also seized the chance to sign up with N5 FC in the Baller League UK.

Boasting more than 150 Premier League appearances to his name, Mariappa stands out as one of the most seasoned players competing in the league.

Michael Hector

Not long ago, Hector was competing in the Premier League with Fulham. By 2025, he found himself under the management of AngryGinge.

Following his departure from Fulham, the Jamaican international spent several years with Charlton Athletic competing in League One. He then moved down a division to sign with Dagenham & Redbridge earlier this year after exiting theFootball League.

He will now additionally represent Yanited in the Baller League UK.

Henri Lansbury

Lansbury made his Premier League bow with Arsenal in May 2010 and subsequently played eight times for the club, after which he had a fruitful stint in the EFL.

Famous primarily for his stints at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, Lansbury was considered one of the top midfielders in the Championship during his peak years.

Most recently, he was seen playing for Luton Town, where he contributed to their team that secured promotion to the Premier League in 2023.

The midfielder decided to call time on his professional career at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season when he was 32 years old. Since then, he has concentrated on his entrepreneurial pursuits; however, he has been lured back into the game through involvement with the Baller League UK.

You can currently see him play for VZN FC, which is coached by Tobi Brown.

Bruno Andrade

Before slowly descending through the ranks of English football, Andrade played once for QPR in the Premier League.

Best recognized for his stints at Boreham Wood and Lincoln City, the 31-year-old continues to play semi-professional football nowadays for Bedford Town.

He has now become part of the Baller League UK and will be playing for SDS FC.

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Ciaran Clark

The player, who is 35 years old, competed in the Championship with Stoke City during the previous season and is currently under the management of Luis Figo.

Boasting more than 200 Premier League appearances to his credit, the ex-Newcastle and Aston Villa player stands out as one of the most familiar faces in the competition.

Marvin Sordell

Sordell failed to find the back of the net during his 17 Premier League outings, yet he has quickly made his presence felt in the Baller League UK with a few goals under his belt.

The 34-year-old savored his prime years competing in the Championship, and there's still plenty of magic left in those shoes of his.

In addition to playing for Rayners Lane in non-league competitions, Sordell will also represent Deportrio in the Baller League UK.

Michael Ndiweni

Following his progression through the tiers at Newcastle United, Ndiweni debuted with the first team in November 2023, entering the match as a substitute in the second half against Chelsea.

This turned out to be his sole performance for Newcastle, after which the 21-year-old has progressively moved towards lower-tier clubs in football.

Presently listed with Newcastle Blue Star, he will also represent FC Rules the World in the Baller League UK.