The ‘Secret Footballer’ finally revealed as ex Premier League starThe Secret Footballer has been revealed, with a former Premier League star discussing his life behind the pseudonym, why he quit and whether he would do it all over again. View 3 Images The Secret Footballer has been revealed (Image: Getty Images)After 15 years, five published books, a must-read newspaper column and many social media threads dedicated to ‘outing’ him, The Secret Footballer has finally been revealed. That’s where The Secret Footballer came in for Kitson, as a way to vent about the misgivings of the industry. "I am The Secret Footballer. I’ve never said that out loud before,” Kitson revealed after 15 years of mystery.

Source: Express February 17, 2026 20:51 UTC