Marvin Sordell is a name that most football fans will recognize.

He starred as a young man at Watford, played for Bolton and Burnley in the Premier League, and played on Stuart Pearce's GB team GB at the 2012 London Olympics.

But after a 10-year career, Sordell retired from the 28-year-old professional competition in 2019, citing the impact on his mental health. The pressure of the professional football industry is not worth the losses caused to him.

Instead of getting rid of football completely, Sordell runs a video production company focused on entertainment, art and sports, as well as a marketing agency that helps brands connect with the world of sports, music and entertainment.

The 34-year-old, already working at the intersection between sports and entertainment venues, has no hesitation to join the ballet opportunity - now playing for Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards' Deportrio fc side.

"Football has always been in love since childhood," Sauldell said. "I'm willing to stick to my love for the game, and I know that won't stay because of being a professional. It just doesn't work, it's not right.

“It’s possible that I work with them (the ballet) through my marketing agency. We had a lot of conversations and even at a conference announced, they asked me if I’m interested in playing the competition.”

Without any fear, he seized the opportunity to have fun on the football field again.

Since retiring from professional football in 2019, Sordell has played at different levels and in different formats. From five games with his partner to semi-pro game with Kettering Town, he is ready to roll back in the ballet.

Despite the camera broadcasting Sky Sports' moves, Sordell felt that the pressure he had caused as a professional player was not.

Big topics after the game often revolve around celebrity antics rather than actual gameplay, allowing many players to enjoy football under the radar.

The schedule is full of videos of former England defender Richards dancing, John Terry clashing with former referee Mark Clattenburg on the contact line, or Troy Deeney received a red card for an unnecessary foul.

"From my point of view, I'm going to go Monday, play football, and catch up with people I know from the football world," Sauldel added. "I don't feel the same pressure or scrutiny as a professional player because people are there to entertain.

"A lot of people reached out to me and they were interested in getting involved. I was interested in understanding how affiliation between viewers and clubs developed in terms of growing fan base. It could be a big deal."