Baller League draft LIVE: Latest updates as Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo pick from star-studded shortlist

  • Who are the draftees? 

    Former or current professional players:

    • Ciaran Clark – Free agent, over 200 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa and Newcastle
    • Adrian Mariappa – Wealdstone, over 150 Premier League appearances for Watford, Reading and Crystal Palace
    • Cole Da Silva – Bishop’s Stortford, 20 appearances in u18 Premier League for Chelsea
    • Luke Gambin – Free agent, over 150 appearances in League Two for Luton Town and Barnet
    • Bilal Sayoud – Walthomstow, EFL Trophy winner with Coventry in 2016/17
    • Diminic Vose – Free agent, 36 appearances in League One for Colchester and Scunthorpe
    • Josh Harrop – Free agent, scored on Manchester United debut vs Crystal Palace, 83 Championship appearances for Preston.
    • Michael Ndiweni – Newcastle Blue Star, one Premier League appearance for Newcastle United
    • Michael Klass – Eastbourne Borough, 44 National League appearances for Aldershot Town and Bromley
  • Draft Day 

    Hello and welcome to the first ever BALLER LEAGUE draft. 

    Baller League is a star-studded six-a-side competition played indoors that is heading to the UK with huge names like John Terry, Gary Lineker and Luis Figo set to appear as managers.

    Games will be played weekly every Monday from Mar 24, 2025 but first we need some teams. That’s where the draft comes in! 

    Former Premier League stars to TikTok sensations are up for the grabs. 

    The draft is expected to get underway at 6.15pm GMT. 

    BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 03: First matchday of the Baller League Season 3 at Hangar 7 on 03.03.2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jan-Philipp Burmann / City-Press GmbH via Getty Images)