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Simon Coyle

Who is Jack Savoretti at Soccer Aid 2019?

Singer Jack Savoretti is among the celebrities taking part in Soccer Aid 2019.

Although London-born, Jack is turning out for the World XI team at Stamford Bridge as he was born to an Italian father and half-German, half-Polish mother.

As a child Jack moved around Europe and was educated at The American School In Switzerland.

During his music career, the 35-year-old has released six albums, with his latest, Singing to Strangers, reaching the top of the UK charts.

He is married to British actress Jemma Powell, and the couple have two children.

Jack announced he was taking part in this year's Soccer Aid back in April, posting a video on Twitter.

He said: "I am very excited to be part of the Soccer Aid World XI.

"I am very much looking forward to being part of this incredible day.

"I am going to be getting screamed at by harry and piers and it is going to be an incredible event."

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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