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 latest baller to enter the famous villa.
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Who is Harry Cooksley?
Harry Cooksley is a semi-professional footballer, gold trader and model who hails from Guildford, Surrey.
He is 30 years old — making him the oldest contestant hoping to find romance on Love Island 2025.
As of June 9, 2025, Harry’s Instagram already boasts over 12k followers — but that number is sure to skyrocket during his time on Love Island.
He regularly posts shirtless selfies, as well as pics of himself playing football — there’s even a photo of Harry alongside Declan Rice.
Harry also works as the England and Arsenal midfielder‘s body double.
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.
“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 Farnham Town in the South Central Division.
He is known as The Surrey Zidane by fans of the side.
In a TikTok video shot way before he was announced as part of the lineup for 2025, the team’s players and staff were asked: “Who’s most likely in the squad to go on Love Island?”
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
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Harry joined Farnham Town in the summer of 2023 after spending some time with both AFC Wimbledon and Farnborough.
The midfielder is reportedly known for his wild goal celebrations.
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 initial batch of Islanders entering the villa at the very start of the series.
In preparation for Love Island 2025, host Maya Jama 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.”
Love Island 2025 full lineup
- Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
- Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
- Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
- Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
- Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
- Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
- Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
- Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
- Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves.
- Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
- Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
- Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
- Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
- Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress
Departures:
- Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
Maya spilled the beans 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 Love Island‘s about to happen.”
In the trailer for Love Island 2025, Maya said she wants more ‘twists and turns’ in this year’s installment.
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.”
