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Linvoy Primus is a former Premier League footballer who played as a defender for Charlton, Barnet, Reading and Portsmouth.

He won the Division 1 title and the player of the season award with Portsmouth in 2003 and played in the Premier League for six seasons. He is In Portsmouth FC’s Hall of Fame – and has a stand named after him at Portsmouth’s Fratton Park stadium. Linvoy was captain at Barnet and Portsmouth – and won the player of the season award at Barnet.

He has lived experience of depression. Linvoy is known for his Christian charity work. He is the founder of the Faith and Football charity and walked the Great Wall of China to raise £100,000 for a school in Nigeria and a new medical centre, school and orphanage in India.

Faith and Football is a Christian charity that provides a range of community, educational and overseas programmes, using football and faith as a platform for relationship building and to help and support people – and give hope to people facing challenges in their lives. In 2006, he took part in a Football Focus feature on faith in football, presented by fellow Christian footballer Gavin Peacock.

In 2007, he released his autobiography, Transformed, an account of the highs and lows of his life as a footballer.

Linvoy’s daughter Atlanta has followed in her father’s footsteps as a footballer. She has played for Chelsea, London City Lionesses, Southampton and Linvoy’s former club Charlton. She has represented England at youth level and Jamaica at senior level – and played for Jamaica at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

He is available for keynote talks, charity events, fireside chats, Q&As, and faith and Christianity events, and is flexible to suit any occasion.

Linvoy Primus MBE | Speaking Topics

– Family
– Charity
– Mindset
– Football
– Parenting
– Teamwork
– Leadership
– Depression
– Community
– Mental Health
– Racism/Abuse
– Premier League
– Marginal Gains
– The Price of Fame
– Peak Performance
– Elite Performance
– Christianity/Faith
– Black History Month
– How to Be Competitive
– Diversity and Inclusion
– Living Life in the Spotlight
– Supporting and Helping Other