As Angry Ginge prepares to star alongside Manchester United legends and a host celebrities at Soccer Aid at Old Trafford, here's the lowdown on the social media and gaming star
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Internet personality Morgan Burtwistle, better known as 'AngryGinge13', during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Manchester United FC
Angry Ginge will play alongside some of his Manchester United heroes at Soccer Aid
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Social media star Angry Ginge will get the chance to play at the home of his beloved Manchester United as Soccer Aid returns to Old Trafford.
A die-hard United fan, he is sure to relish the opportunity to play at his club's home ground. On Sunday, the 23-year-old will have the chance to share the pitch with United legends, including his hero, Wayne Rooney, plus Gary Neville, Edwin van der Sar, Paul Scholes and Nemanja Vidic. He's no stranger to players past and present, having met many in recent years.
The charity match, which raises money for UNICEF, will also feature a host of celebrities such as Sir Mo Farah, Bear Grylls, Paddy McGuinness and Louis Tomlinson. But who exactly is Angry Ginge as he gears up for what could be the biggest football match of his life?
Here, we delve into his net worth, a fierce Baller League fight and his real name, which left Micah Richards in stitches...
What is Angry Ginge's real name?
Born in November 2001 and raised in Salford, Angry Ginge is obviously just a screen name. His real name is Morgan Burtwhistle, which caused Manchester City legend Richards to burst into laughter upon hearing it.
During an episode of the Baller League UK podcast, Richards quizzed the content creator about his "Government name", to which the young star replied: "Government name? Morgan," prompting a surprised reaction and laughter from the ex-footballer. Angry Ginge then questioned: "What's wrong with that?" leading Richards to exclaim: "Deary, deary me. Morgan? What? No way... what's your actual second name? Morgan what?"
When Angry Ginge disclosed "Burtwhistle", it sent Richards into another fit of giggles, his voice reaching a high pitch as the content creator laughed along too.
Micah Richards
Angry Ginge's real name left Micah Richards in stitches(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
How much has Angry Ginge earned?
Having burst onto the scene in 2020, Angry Ginge rapidly amassed thousands of subscribers and viewers across YouTube and Twitch.
Originally focusing on FIFA and EAFC gaming videos like pack openings and online match plays, he later branched out, streaming a diverse range of video games and real-life content, collaborating with big names such as the Sidemen, Chris MD and Danny Aarons.
Angry Ginge now boasts an impressive subscriber count of 814,000 on YouTube with 1.3million followers on Twitch. An established figure in charity football matches, Angry Ginge made his debut at the annual Sidemen in September 2023, returning in this year's event to score a goal for the YouTube Allstars before triumphing in a penalty shootout.
Sides opens today in the Manchester Arndale
Angry Ginge opening the Sides takeaway outlet in the Manchester Arndale
Angry Ginge successfully took the reins of the Yanited Baller League side this year, competing alongside a number of footballing legends and social media stars each Monday at London's Copperbox Arena. During the regular season, Angry Ginge managed to lead his side to a third-place finish, making it to the grand final alongside Deportrio, MVPs United and SDS FC.
Hafi estimates that Angry Ginge has earned between £804,000 and £1.1m from YouTube, TikTok and Instagram alone in the past year. This doesn't even take into account his earnings from the Baller League or Twitch.
Angry Ginge taunts opposition with a flag during "Baller League x Match Day 7"
Angry Ginge is a star of the new Baller League(Image: Getty Images)
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However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Angry Ginge in the Baller League. Known for his robust approach since the start of the competition, he found himself restrained by stewards during a mass brawl.
The incident occurred during a match against SDS FC when one of Angry Ginge's players seemed to push an opponent towards the advertising boards on the side of the pitch.
The situation escalated when members of both teams began confronting each other, with Angry Ginge also attempting to join the fray. However, security held back the social media star as the incident subsided, with PK Humble trying to maintain order amidst the chaos.