From KSI and Jens Lehmann to Jay-Jay Okocha and Alex Iwobi, here is every confirmed manager in the Baller League UK Season 4 dugouts — and the stories behind them.

The dugouts are set

Half the appeal of the Baller League is who is standing on the touchline. Season 4 brings together football legends, chart-topping creators and one of the biggest names in world football entertainment. Here is the confirmed manager line-up for each of the 12 clubs, with the full profiles on our managers hub.

The full Season 4 dugout

KSI — Prime. One of the biggest YouTubers on the planet, a chart-topping artist, crossover boxer and co-founder of Prime Hydration, KSI is the face of the league as much as its most famous owner. He serves as both President and Manager of Prime, and his side play with the attacking swagger you would expect. Full profile.

Niko Omilana — NDL. A YouTube prankster and cult hero, Niko Omilana built one of the UK’s most-watched channels. He brings that same chaotic, competitive energy to the NDL dugout. Full profile.

Micah Richards — Deportrio. A Premier League-winning defender with Manchester City and an England international, now one of the most popular pundits on television. Richards gives Deportrio real defensive structure. Full profile.

Chloe Kelly — Clutch. An England international and Euro 2022 hero, Kelly scored the winning goal in the final at Wembley. She brings big-game mentality to Clutch. Full profile.

Mark Goldbridge and Spencer Owen — Gold Devils. A double act with serious credentials. Goldbridge hosts The United Stand, one of football’s biggest fan channels, while Spencer Owen founded Hashtag United and took it from a YouTube series into the real English football pyramid. Goldbridge · Owen.

Jens Lehmann — N5. The former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper, a member of the legendary “Invincibles” side, is one of the most decorated figures ever to stand in a Baller League dugout. Full profile.

Alex Iwobi — P17 FC. A Nigeria international and Premier League winger with Arsenal, Everton and Fulham on his CV, Iwobi is one of the most high-profile players to take a Baller League manager’s role. Full profile.

Danny Aarons — RTG FC. A football-content creator with a huge online audience, Aarons takes his first full team-management role with the rebranded RTG FC. Full profile.

Sharky — SDS. A hugely popular creator and one of the league’s most passionate touchline figures, Sharky leads SDS. Full profile.

Jay-Jay Okocha — Toma. The former Nigeria captain and Bolton icon is one of the greatest entertainers football has ever produced. His new franchise, Toma, is one of the most exciting stories of the season. Full profile.

Tobi Brown (TBJZL) — VZN. A member of the Sidemen and a lifelong football fan, Tobi Brown brings a massive audience and a level-headed approach to VZN. Full profile.

Wembley Rangers — to be announced. The 12th team’s manager has not yet been confirmed by the league. Viral streamer Gymskin has been strongly linked with the role — read our who is Gymskin? article for the background.

Why the managers matter

Baller League managers are more than figureheads. They set the tone, motivate the squad and — crucially — make the split-second calls that shape a 6v6 match. With two wildcards per team per matchday and Game Changers that rewrite the rules mid-game, the person in the dugout has real influence on results.

Season 4 also marks a generational shift. Alongside icons like Lehmann and Okocha, a new wave of managers — Iwobi, Aarons and Owen among them — are bringing fresh energy and fresh audiences to the competition.

Follow the season

Season 4 begins on Monday 12 October 2026. Keep up with every club, manager and result on the Season 4 hub, the teams hub and the live league table.