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Matthew Cooper

Who is DJ Locksmith on Soccer Aid 2019?

Taking part in this year's Soccer Aid for the World XI is DJ Locksmith.

First thing's first, he's a DJ and DJ are not his initials.

The Rudimental member's real name is Leon Rolle and the 32-year-old celebrates his birthday on Christmas Day.

He said he got the name 'Dj Locksmith' from when he was a teenager in high school.

Rudimental formed in 2010 and have released three albums to date - Home (2013), We The Generation (2015) and Toast To Our Difference (2019).

Their first two albums reached Number one in the UK while their third album peaked at number five.

Rolle actually has a history in football himself, he played football to a semi-professional level and once trained with Bristol City F.C.

This year's Soccer Aid takes place at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge, after previously being held at Manchester United's Old Trafford .

Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams will be back alongside Mo Farah, former footballer Jamie Redknapp, TOWIE star Mark Wright, Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard, fitness coach Joe Wicks and F2 Football Freestyler Jeremy Lynch.

The charity match raises money for Unicef, which helps to support the organisations vital work protecting children in the UK and globally.

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