Fans believe they have unmasked the ' Premier League player' secretly taking part in the new edition of the Baller League. The small-sided tournament launched its second series on Monday night‚ with celebrity managers including Lionesses star Chloe Kelly ‚ YouTuber Niko Omilana and former striker Daniel Sturridge. Omilana had teased before kick-off that his team featured a current top-flight player‚ sparking speculation across social media once the mystery figure stepped onto the pitch.

The football competition kicked off its second series on Monday night‚ with celebrity managers including the likes of the Lionesses' Chloe Kelly‚ YouTuber and Traitors star Niko Omilana and former Premier League striker Daniel Sturridge. Ahead of the new season‚ Omilana had made an announcement that his side would include a current Premier League player‚ and all eyes were on the star as they made their way onto the field for the first time.

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