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"If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go". James Baldwin
The First11's
Created and founded by The Black Soccer Academic, 'The First11 Project' is an archive that shines a light on footballers that have played in UK league's with African and Caribbean heritage.
This platform started to showcase the players alongside Show Racism the Red Card, as the charity launched their 'First 11 Black Players exhibition' in October's Black History Month.
The exhibition will run throughout 2025 and 2026 through a series of anti-racist educational events that will take place in schools and football clubs around the UK.
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English clubs
English clubs (men)
Premier League era 1992+
Women's Super League era 2011+
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International teams - England
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International teams - GB & Ireland
Wales men
Wales women
Scotland men
Scotland women
EIRE men
EIRE women
N.Ireland men
N.Ireland women
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International teams - Europe
France men
Spain men
Italy men
Germany women
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Italy women
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Spain women
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Germany men
France women
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Premier League - Accolades
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