Draft:Sharky (YouTuber)
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Comment: Early life section is unsourced. Many of the sources I reviewed only give passing mentions of the subject. The Sun, Mail Online, Sportskeeda and YouTube are unreliable sources. Rambley (talk) 16:09, 22 June 2025 (UTC)
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| Born | Sharmarke Mohamud December 31, 1995 Utrecht, Netherlands | ||||||||||||
| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | YouTuber, presenter, football manager | ||||||||||||
| YouTube information | |||||||||||||
| Years active | 2015–present | ||||||||||||
| Genre(s) | Football, vlog, comedy | ||||||||||||
| Subscribers | 1.4 million (Sharky) 300,000 (SDS) | ||||||||||||
| Views | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Associated acts | Beta Squad | ||||||||||||
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Last updated: June 2025 | |||||||||||||
Sharmarke Mohamud (born 31 December 1995), known professionally as Sharky.[1], is a British YouTuber, content creator, presenter, and football manager. He is a founding member of the YouTube group Beta Squad[2][3] and the creator and manager of six-a-side football team SDS FC. He has participated in high-profile charity matches and has been featured in publications including GQ, The Sun, and Sky Sports.
Early life
[edit]Sharmarke Mohamud was born in Utrecht, Netherlands, in 1995, and is of Somali descent. He moved to London, England, during his childhood, where he developed a passion for football and entertainment. He later transitioned into digital content creation and sports team leadership.
Career
[edit]YouTube and Beta Squad
[edit]Sharky began uploading content to YouTube in 2015, focusing on football-related videos, social challenges, and comedy. In 2019, he co-founded the Beta Squad, a British YouTube collective comprising Chunkz, Niko Omilana, AJ Shabeel, and King Kenny. The group is known for its viral content and competitive series, amassing millions of subscribers.
SDS FC and Baller League
[edit]SDS FC (Sharky Does Sports) was founded in 2022 as a casual five-a-side team formed by Sharky and friends from his podcast group. In 2025, the team entered the Baller League UK[4], a televised influencer-based six-a-side competition backed by Sky Sports[5].
Under Sharky's management, SDS FC had a successful debut season[6][7] and won the inaugural Baller League UK title[8] on 12 June 2025, defeating MVPs United 4–3 in the final[9] at The O2 Arena.[10]
Following the final, Sharky was interviewed by GQ UK[11], where he spoke about SDS's journey, his coaching philosophy, and how the league helped players like Kazaiah Sterling return to the spotlight[12]
Collaboration with Arsenal FC
[edit]In 2025, Sharky began creating digital content for Arsenal FC’s official media channels[13]. His segments include fun, fan-oriented formats such as “Guess the Gooner,”[14] where players like Bukayo Saka and fans try to identify mystery Arsenal supporters through clues and questions. The content blends football culture with entertainment, contributing to Arsenal’s outreach to younger audiences on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Sharky's energetic hosting and connection to the online community have made these videos among the club’s most engaging digital releases.
Charity Matches
[edit]Sharky has participated[15] in several creator charity matches, including the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Match for Hope in Qatar[16], where he played alongside international footballers to support educational initiatives.[17]
On 2 June 2024, Sharky played and hosted a football charity match along with Beta Squad and American YouTube group AMP[18] at Selhurst Park, London, England. The event raised money for The Water Project. Sharky scored a freekick for Team Beta Squad, before the match ended in a 6–6 draw after a pitch invasion forced the game to be called off.[19]
ATP Tennis
[edit]In 2025, Sharky expanded his presenting career into professional sports by appearing as a moderator for ATP tennis events. He was featured in digital and live segments during ATP tour broadcasts, engaging audiences with player interviews, match previews, and behind-the-scenes content. His presence brought a younger demographic to the sport and was praised for blending sports insight with creator-style entertainment. As part of his coverage, Sharky interviewed Carlos Alcaraz[20] following Alcaraz’s victory at the most recent French Open tournament, drawing attention for his relaxed and engaging interview style.[21]
Creator awards
[edit]Sharky has received multiple YouTube Creator Awards:
- Silver Play Button for "Sharky" – 100,000 subscribers
- Gold Play Button for "Sharky" – 1 million subscribers
- Diamond Play Button as a member of Beta Squad – 10 million subscribers
- Silver Play Button for SDS channel – 100,000 subscribers
As of June 2025:
- Sharky: 1 million+ subscribers
- Beta Squad: 10 million+ subscribers
- SDS: 300,000+ subscribers
External links
[edit]- [1](https://www.youtube.com/c/Sharky) Sharky on YouTube
- [2](https://www.youtube.com/@sdsfootball) SDS on YouTube
- [3](https://www.youtube.com/c/BetaSquad) Beta Squad on YouTube
- [4](https://www.instagram.com/sharky) Sharky on Instagram
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet YouTuber Sharky who will appear in KSI's Baller League competition". The Sun. 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ DAILY, GRM (2022-10-01). "Watch Beta Squad Hilariously Control Sharky's Life For 24 Hours". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Dixon, Eva (2024-12-13). "Verge Meets: Beta Squad". Verge Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Monday, Heather McLean; March 10; Story, 2025-09:10 Print This. "Inaugural Baller League UK season set to join Sky Sports' roster". SVG Europe. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Baller League LIVE on Sky Sports! Luis Figo, John Terry, Angry Ginge and Sidemen involved in new six-a-side tournament". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Morris, Aaron (2025-03-31). "Baller League Night 2 RECAP as Angry Ginge's Yanited dominate the standings". The Mirror. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Dave and Sharky have to be separated at Baller League as rapper loses his head during heated incident". SPORTbible. 2025-04-01. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "SDS FC Triumphs in UK's First Baller League | Sports-Games". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ 161385360554578 (2025-06-11). "Baller League Final Four betting offer: Get 50/1 on Yanited to be win the league". talkSPORT. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has numeric name (help) - ^ "'Sharky'-led SDS win first Baller League UK title". Reuters. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Faith-Kelly, Killian (2025-06-16). "Could the Baller League save football?". British GQ. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Brown, Jamie (2025-04-15). "Former Tottenham player who Mauricio Pochettino gave his Champions League debut just scored on his Baller League debut". TBR Football. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "I'M A BALLER! | Willock & Timbsy challenge Nelson & Sharky". www.arsenal.com. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Arsenal (2023-12-21). GUESS THE GOONER 2 | Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Sharky & Frimmy. Retrieved 2025-06-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ Menon, Vishnu (2025-02-05). "Match For Hope lineups announced as Chunkz and IShowSpeed's team go up against KSI for charity football game". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Salari, Fatemeh (2024-02-03). "Match for Hope: Qatar gears up for charity game featuring Chunkz, AboFlah and football legends". Doha News | Qatar. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Doha (2025-02-03). "Line-ups announced for Match for Hope 2025". Gulf Times. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Davis, Daniel (2024-06-02). "Moment mystery Premier League footballer scores during Beta Squad game". Mail Online. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Mayo, Marc (2024-06-02). "Beta Squad vs AMP: Charity match abandoned after pitch invasion - LIVE!". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Imamovic, Faruk (2024-07-21). "Carlos Alcaraz über Holger Rune: Der größte Trash-Talker auf der Tour". Tennis World DE (in German). Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Down The T: Sharky goes one on one with Ben Shelton | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 2025-06-19.