Sterling and James named on Football Black List

Arsenal's Raheem Sterling and Chelsea's Lauren James have been named on a five-player list recognising the most influential black people in British football.

Aston Villa and England's Tyrone Mings, Tottenham and Brazil's Richarlison and QPR's Kasha Petit are also named on the Football Black List for 2024.

The annual celebration, which began in 2008, recognises the efforts of black figures working in various areas of the game.

Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is among the inclusions in the coaching category.

He is joined by Port Vale boss Darren Moore, England Under-21 assistant head coach Ashley Cole, Watford Women's Renee Hector and Arsenal Women's Under-21s coach Carly Williams.

The lists are compiled across eight categories, including an 'ones to watch' category to identify talents under 30, are decided by a panel of experts with representatives from the Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association, League Managers' Association, EFL and anti-racism group Kick It Out.

Leon Mann, co-founder of the Football Black List, said: "The Football Black List once again serves as a reminder of the incredible impact black communities are making in football.

"It is also vital that while we celebrate the exceptional people on the list, we recognise the ongoing underrepresentation of black people away from playing - in the boardrooms, dugouts and leadership teams across the game.

"We must take this challenge on with urgency."

Players:

Raheem Sterling MBE - Arsenal and England

Tyrone Mings - Aston Villa and England

Lauren James - Chelsea and England

Kasha Petit - QPR

Richarlison - Tottenham Hotspur and Brazil

Coaching and management:

Nuno Espirito Santo - head coach, Nottingham Forest

Darren Moore - manager, Port Vale

Carly Williams - coach, Arsenal women Under-21

Renee Hector - head coach, Watford women

Ashley Cole - assistant head coach, England Under-21

Practitioners:

Maria Tavares - first-team player wellbeing and support co-ordinator, Manchester United

Darren Smith - associate dean and FA course tutor, UCFB

Melissa Forde - head chef, Wolves

Joel Mannix - chairman, BAM Ref

Andre Thomas - programme co-ordinator, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation

Administration:

Lola Ogunbote - executive director and head of women's football, Burnley

Fleur Robinson - chief executive, Burton Albion

Mark Esiri - board member, Football Association

Pamela Lubowa - chief operating officer, Fare Network

Paul Elliott CBE - vice-chair, Charlton Athletic

Commercial:

Liam Bowes - managing director, OYS Sports Management

Zeycan Rochelle Yildrim - chief marketing officer, Samsunspor

Gemma Gallais - senior director of global communications, EA Sports

Sola Kasali - football partnerships lead, EA Sports

Connor Malcolm - founder, Dreamfruit

Community and grassroots:

Betty Mayaya - coach, Black Footy Babes

Karla Parker - general manager and secretary, Haringey Borough Women FC

Chid Onokwai - founder, Chidfit Community and Grassroots

Marcia Lewis - founder, No1 Fan Club

Tara Tewarie - head of programmes, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation

Media:

Mayowa Quadri - head of brand, Versus

Darren Lewis - president, Sports Journalists Association

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk - pundit and co-commentator, Sky Sports

Kate Scott - presenter, CBS Sports

Femi Oridota - floor manager, Sky Sports

LGBTQI+ award:

Jahmal Howlett-Mundle - footballer, Sevenoaks Town FC

Ugo Ehiogu Ones to Watch:

Kelechi Okorie - social media editor, Uefa

Nakeira Rori Westmaas - presenter and reporter, freelance

Paul Gialo - head of academy recruitment, Stevenage FC

Mina Ibrahim - content creator and reporter, freelance

Helena Scotland - footballer, England women's futsal team