Hi, we’re FootballXL.

The biggest killer in men under 50 is suicide. The biggest killer in men over 50 is heart disease.

We want to help.

FootballXL uses our love of football to improve mental and physical health. It was launched in 2024 in Wakefield by seven self-acclaimed ‘fat lads’ who wanted to make a real difference to men in the area.

It’s a place where like-minded individuals can meet new people, improve mental wellbeing and physical health, and enjoy playing football.

I’VE STRUGGLED WITH MY MENTAL HEALTH FOR YEARS, BUT PLAYING FOOTBALL WITH A GROUP OF LIKE-MINDED MEN HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH.
— Tom Williams, Wakefield