5 Premier League footballers who married celebrities

Last Updated on 30 January 2026

Footballers have always lived in the spotlight, but some Premier League stars took fame to another level by marrying celebrities who were already household names in their own right.

From pop icons and chart-topping singers to supermodels and TV royalty, these relationships blurred the line between football culture and mainstream celebrity.

Some became global brands, others defined entire tabloid eras, but all five Premier League couples left a lasting mark far beyond the pitch.

5) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain & Perrie Edwards

A relationship made for the social media age. When Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was lighting up midfields for Arsenal and later Liverpool, Perrie Edwards was already a global pop star with Little Mix. Together, they became one of football’s most followed modern couples.

The Spotlight: Their relationship reflects the shift from tabloid obsession to curated online glamour, with a combined audience of tens of millions across social platforms.

Where they are now: Engaged in 2022, the pair share a son, Axel, and remain one of the Premier League’s most high-profile contemporary partnerships.

4) Jamie Redknapp & Louise Nurding

In the late 1990s, no football-pop crossover felt more effortlessly cool. Jamie Redknapp was Liverpool captain and a Premier League poster boy, while Louise was transitioning from Eternal to a successful solo music career.

The Wedding: A relaxed beach ceremony in Bermuda in 1998, fitting their laid-back, celebrity lifestyle.

The Aftermath: Though their 19-year marriage ended in 2017, both remain major media figures. Jamie as a leading Sky Sports pundit and Louise as a respected West End performer.

3) Peter Crouch & Abbey Clancy

This is the couple fans love for their personality as much as their fame. Crouch was a Premier League striker with an unmissable frame, while Abbey Clancy built a successful career as a model and TV personality.

The Wedding: Married in 2011 at Stapleford Park, Leicestershire.

Why They Endure: Their popularity has only grown thanks to their brutally honest and funny podcast, The Therapy Crouch, which has turned them into one of football’s most relatable celebrity couples.

2) Ashley Cole & Cheryl Tweedy

At their peak, this pairing defined an entire era. Ashley Cole was arguably the best left-back in the world, while Cheryl was the breakout star of Girls Aloud and Britain’s pop sweetheart.

The Wedding: A lavish 2006 ceremony at Wrotham Park, complete with exclusive magazine coverage.

Cultural Impact: Although the marriage ended in 2010, Cole and Cheryl remain the most iconic image of the mid-2000s “WAG era” that dominated British tabloids.

1) David Beckham & Victoria Adams

The original blueprint. Before “power couples” became a cliche, there were Beckham and Posh Spice. David was Manchester United’s golden boy; Victoria was already a global pop icon when they met in 1997.

The Wedding: A famously extravagant ceremony in 1999 at Luttrellstown Castle, complete with golden thrones.

The Legacy: More than two decades on, they are still unmatched, building a global empire across fashion, media & sport. They redefined what it means to be football’s most famous couple despite an on-going conflict involving Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz.