Famous Celebrities Who Play FPL
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Fantasy Premier League has over 13 million players. Statistically, some of them were always going to be famous. But the depth of celebrity involvement goes beyond the occasional casual player, some of the most competitive names in sport, music and media are genuine FPL obsessives, checking their apps at the worst possible moments and suffering the same Sunday evening red arrows as the rest of us. Here’s who’s playing, and how seriously they take it.
Magnus Carlsen - World Chess Champion & Former Overall Rank #1
The greatest chess player who has ever lived briefly held the overall rank number one in FPL out of over seven million managers during the 2019/20 season. He updated his Twitter bio to confirm the achievement in real time, held top spot for two days, then dropped. He updated his bio to “Former (live) #1” shortly after. A man capable of calculating dozens of moves ahead, humbled by a 12:30 blank like the rest of us.
Andy Murray - Tennis Legend & Certified FPL Addict
Andy Murray is arguably the most openly FPL-obsessed celebrity in the game. He has spoken in interviews about captaincy decisions, transfer regrets and the agony of a blanking captain. He reportedly tracks his team through tournaments, reacts publicly to FPL outcomes, and plays every season without fail. A three-time Grand Slam champion whose mood during Wimbledon is partly determined by his FPL haul the night before.
Neil Robertson - World Snooker Champion & One of FPL’s Most Serious Celebrity Players
Neil Robertson doesn’t just play FPL, he’s embedded in the community. He has appeared on FPL podcasts, discussed strategy, fixture cycles and chip timing in genuine depth, and is as engaged with the game as any non-professional player you’ll find. The fact that he’s also one of the greatest snooker players of all time makes his FPL dedication both impressive and slightly alarming.
Stormzy - Global Music Superstar
Stormzy’s love for football is well documented and his FPL involvement runs just as deep. He created a dedicated FPL Twitter account purely to talk transfers, discuss captaincy decisions and connect with other managers, which at his level of fame is a genuinely remarkable commitment to the game. His team has featured the likes of Son, Foden and KDB, suggesting a manager who picks on form rather than loyalty. Respect.
Roman Kemp - Capital FM Presenter & FPL Enthusiast
Roman Kemp is one of the most vocal FPL players in media. As a huge Arsenal fan he brings real emotional investment to his selections, regularly discusses his FPL decisions on air, and runs multiple private leagues. The kind of manager who makes transfer deadline genuinely stressful for everyone around him.
Ed Sheeran - Singer, Ipswich Fan, Surprisingly Competitive
Ed Sheeran’s lifelong devotion to Ipswich Town tells you everything about his relationship with football, he does it for love, not convenience. His FPL involvement extends to multiple music-industry leagues where, by most accounts, he takes it considerably more seriously than his public persona might suggest.
Micah Richards - Premier League Pundit & Chaos Manager
Micah Richards has mentioned FPL across Sky, BBC and CBS more times than any pundit probably should. He oscillates between complete enthusiasm and forgetting to make transfers entirely, which makes him one of the most relatable celebrity managers on this list. His colleagues tease him about it regularly. He does not seem to learn.
Tom Holland - Actor & Spurs Fan
Tom Holland is a confirmed Spurs supporter who has mentioned FPL during press tours and reportedly plays in actor mini-leagues. Whether his Spurs loyalty affects his selections in ways that hurt him, as Spurs loyalty historically tends to, is between him and his overall rank.
Premier League Players Who Play FPL
There’s something brilliant about Premier League players managing FPL teams featuring their own teammates and rivals. Harvey Barnes and Aaron Ramsdale are both known participants in club and private leagues, and Conor Bradley has been reported to join squad mini-leagues too. Younger players in particular are far more engaged with FPL than people realise, having grown up playing it like the rest of us.
Why This Is the Best Thing About FPL
The greatest equaliser in football isn’t a cup upset or a relegation battle. It’s the moment you realise that a world chess champion, a Grand Slam winner and a global music superstar are all staring at the same app on Saturday afternoon, hoping their captain doesn’t blank in the 12:30. No matter who you are, FPL levels you.
If the FPL obsessive in your life deserves something to show for their dedication, the Ultimate Fantasy Premier League Gift Guide has everything you need.