Social media icon Angryginge excited to play his second Unicef charity football match, calling it a ‘pinch-me moment’
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Salford-born social media star Angryginge says he is “over the moon to be invited back and very excited” to be playing for SoccerAid for a second year running.
The annual charity event, which takes place on May 31 at the London Stadium, will see a number of celebrity and footballing stars competing for either England or a World XI team to raise money for Unicef.
Angryginge added that “last year, I enjoyed it a lot.” After the 24-year-old was crowned man of the match after Soccer Aid 2025 which he called a “highlight”, saying: “I’m looking to hopefully do the same again.”
Angryginge said: “The best moment was probably the Old Trafford stadium chanting my name,” before adding “I don’t think anything will ever top that, in my opinion.”
“To play football in front of a crowd, never mind with so many icons and celebrities and stuff like that – it’s always a pinch-me moment.”
Raise money for charity
The social media star also spoke about how Soccer Aid a “good experience to be part of”, adding: “The main aim is to raise as much money for charity, and I think the best way to do that is by putting on an entertaining game for the crowd and for the people watching at home.”
The content creator also said he is “absolutely buzzing” to be reunited with his friend, former Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney, at this year’s Soccer Aid.
The pair are part of the 2025 England team, as well as stars such as presenter Paddy McGuinness, who Angryinge described as an “absolute laugh”, having played alongside him in last year’s Unicef match.
Angryginge broke into mainstream media after winning the latest series of ITV’s hit reality show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, but before that was popular on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube by making football-related content.
Speaking about his rise in popularity since being crowned King Of The Jungle, he said: “I try not to change anything, because I don’t really want to.
He also hailed his fans as “absolutely amazing”, adding: “The support from my fans and for anyone who watches me is always unbelievable – no matter what I do.
“I will never, ever be not grateful for that.”
Soccer Aid for Unicef takes place on May 31 at the London Stadium, with adult tickets starting from £20 and juniors from £10, and details are available here.