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Who is Harry Cooksley and what football team does the Love Island 2025 contestant play for?
FOOTBALLER Harry Cooksley will be hoping to bring more than just his on-field game to the latest series of Love Island.
Described as having the "full package", here's everything we know about the
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Harry Cooksley is a new Love Island star
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The 30-year-old footballer is looking for love
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His fans have given Harry a hilarious and flattering nickname
Who is Harry Cooksley?
He is 30 years old — making him the oldest contestant hoping to find romance on
As of June 9, 2025, Harry's Instagram already boasts over 12k followers — but that number is sure to skyrocket during his time on
He regularly posts shirtless selfies, as well as pics of himself playing football — there's even a photo of Harry alongside Declan Rice.
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Harry also works as the
He explained: "So, when he does a shoot, any body close-ups will actually be me.
"You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing."
A source exclusively told The Sun: 'Harry's got the full package — a great, athletic bod and great chat.
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'Love Island's ladies love a footballer and the Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away."
What team does Harry Cooksley play for?
Harry plays for
in the South Central Division
.
Love Island 'reveals' first bombshell as Maya Jama gets special message from new Islander in surprise twist
He is known as The Surrey Zidane by fans of the side.
In a TikTok video shot way before he was announced as
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Without missing a beat, manager Paul Johnson replied: 'Harry Cooksley. All day long.'
One of his teammates added: 'Harry Cooksley, probably... if he didn't have a missus.'
Love Island's ladies love a footballer and the Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away
A source
The Sun
Harry joined Farnham Town in the
summer of
2023 after spending some time with both
and Farnborough.
The midfielder is reportedly
known for his wild goal celebrations.
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When is Harry Cooksley joining Love Island 2025?
Premiering at 9pm on Monday, June 9, 2025, Harry is part of the starting lineup for the show's 12th season.
Instead of joining the show later on as a bombshell, he's one of the
entering the villa at the very start of the series.
In preparation for
flew out to Mallorca on May 26, 2025.
She
shared videos of herself dancing on Instagram, along with the caption: 'On holiday until I start Love Island.'
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Love Island 2025 full lineup
: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
Ben Hullbra
: A model ready to make waves.
: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps.
: A towering 6'5' personal trainer.
: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress
Departures
:
: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
on the latest series of the show to her TikTok followers, saying: "Do I even know who the Islanders are?
"Do I know what time and date I'm flying to Mallorca? No, but guess what?
"We are so back. We are so f***ing back. I'm really excited, guys. The sun is out!"
She added: "Summer
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In the trailer for Love Island 2025, Maya said she wants
She said: "This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas.
"This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups.
"I want more twists, I want more twists than ever."
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