Owen Cooper, star of the Netflix drama Adolescence, is set to make history at this year’s Soccer Aid, becoming the youngest player ever to participate in the charity football event. The 16-year-old actor will join the England squad for the match at the London Stadium on 31 May, raising vital funds for Unicef.
Despite not being born when the inaugural Soccer Aid took place, Cooper expressed his enthusiasm for the fundraising initiative. "I’m incredibly proud to be playing at Soccer Aid for Unicef in its 20th anniversary year," he said. "Becoming the youngest player to take part is a real honour and I’m excited to step out at the London Stadium on May 31. This event raises vital funds to help children grow up safe, healthy and able to play – and I’m grateful to be part of such an important cause."
