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Usain Bolt registers to play for Wythenshawe Vets FC

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Usain Bolt registers to play for Wythenshawe Vets FC

Summary

Usain Bolt has registered to play for Wythenshawe Vets FC, a veteran Sunday league football team in Manchester. The Jamaican sprinter, who holds eight Olympic gold medals, is listed on the Football Association's Full-Time website as a player for the team's Premier Division roster. Wythenshawe Vets FC features a lineup that includes former Premier League professionals like Emile Heskey and Antonio Valencia. Bolt retired from athletics in 2017 and attempted to transition to football, having previously played in a friendly for Central Coast Mariners in 2018. Wythenshawe has not officially announced his registration yet.

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By the Numbers

•Usain Bolt is 40 years old
•Wythenshawe Vets FC plays in the Cheshire Veterans Football League
•The team includes several former Premier League players
•Bolt's last athletic competition was in 2017
•His previous football experience includes two goals for Central Coast Mariners in 2018

Latest Updates

1:25 PMESPN Soccer — Usain Bolt registers to play for non-league team
7:52 PMThe Guardian Sport — Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football for star-studded veterans’ team
5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team
5:14 PMBBC Sport — Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team

What they're saying

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Bolt’s name appears in Wythenshawe FC squad list Team features several former Premier League stars Sprinting legend Usain Bolt appears set to turn out for a star-studded Sunday league team in Greater Manchester after his name appeared in their online squad list. The eight-time Olympic champion, who still holds the world records for the 100 metres and 200m, appears on the player list for Wythenshawe FC Veterans on the Football Association’s Full-Time website. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby PA Media

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Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.
— Sky Sports