As Stormzy is set to buy AFC Croydon, we look at the celebs linked to UK football clubs

Non-league football could be welcoming some high profile owners shortly as grime artist Stormzy announces his decision to make a move for his childhood hometown club AFC Croydon, with two Crystal Palace members.

The 'Hide and Seek' rapper has reportedly exchanged contracts with the south London team's existing owners as part of a three-man consortium including Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha and the team's former head of player care Danny Young.

AFC Croydon are currently playing in the ninth-tier of English football, a far cry from Zaha's current place in the Premier League, however the trio will be looking to promote the team next season.

Their vision echoes that of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney who were at the helm when Wrexham FC were promoted to League One. Alongside the two Hollywood stars who have now well and truly implemented themselves in Welsh football, PeopleWorld takes a look at other Hollywood stars who have links to UK clubs:

Arsenal - Kim Kardashian

Influencer Kim Kardashian shocked football fans at Thursday night's football match as she was spotted at the Emirates stadium with her son Saint supporting UK football team Arsenal.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

The American Actors bought Wrexham football club in 2021 and have appeared at many games to show their support for the Welsh team. 

Aston Villa - Tom Hanks

The Oscar winning actor has been to watch the team many times and has shared his love for the team by appearing on the red carpet waving their Villa Scarves. When the team was relegated in 2015 the actor refused to give up hope and sent a message to fans that said: Hang on. Don't give up. Wear scarves. Be proud."

Chelsea – Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell got into football when he bought stakes in MLS side Los Angeles FC in 2016. The actor also has a love for English team Chelsea after being spotted in the crowd on many occasions and was made an ‘honorary club captain’ one season. 

Norwich - Hugh Jackman

The Australian actor revealed that he is a huge Norwich fan. After his parents divorced his mum Grace moved back to the UK to live in Norwich. There have been rumours over the years that the actor would buy the football team like ‘frenemy’ Ryan Reynolds did with Wrexham. 

Random Celebrities that support UK Football teams:

• Arsenal - Matt Damon & Kevin Costner

• AFC Bournemouth - Michael B. Jordan

• Everton – Sylvester Stallone

• Leeds United – Russell Crowe

• Liverpool – Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Samuel L. Jackson

• Tottenham - Mark Wahlberg & Zac Efron

• West Ham - Elijah Wood 

• Wolves - Mark Hamill