Sharky

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Sharky
Personal information
BornSharmarke Mohamud
(1995-12-31) 31 December 1995 (age 30)
Utrecht, Netherlands
NationalityBritish
OccupationYouTuber, presenter, football manager
YouTube information
Channels
Years active2015–present
GenreFootball, vlog, comedy
Subscribers1.4 million (Sharky)
300,000 (SDS)[1]
Total viewsN/A[1]
Associated actsBeta Squad
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg 100,000 subscribers 2016
YouTube Gold Play Button 2.svg 1,000,000 subscribers 2018
YouTube Diamond Play Button.svg 10,000,000 subscribers 2023
Last updated: June 2025

Sharmarke Mohamud (born 31 December 1995), known professionally as Sharky, is a British YouTuber, content creator, presenter, and football manager[2]. He is a founding member of the YouTube group Beta Squad and the creator and manager of six-a-side football team SDS FC. He has participated in charity matches and has been featured in publications including GQ and Sky Sports.

Early life

Sharmarke Mohamud was born in Utrecht, Netherlands, in 1995, and is of Somali descent.[3]He is the oldest of his family[3]. He moved to London, England, during his childhood, where he developed a 'passion for football' and entertainment.[3]He later transitioned into pursuing digital content creation and sports team leadership[4].

Career

YouTube and Beta Squad

Sharky launched his YouTube channel as afcSharky on August 2015, later shortening the name to Sharky[3].

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[5]. Beta Squad have collabs with JD and as of 2024 Beta Squad has surpassed 10 million[5]

SDS FC and Baller League

SDS FC (Sharky Does Sports) was founded in 2022 as a casual six-a-side team formed by Sharky and friends from his podcast group. In 2025, the team entered the Baller League UK[6], a televised influencer-based six-a-side competition backed by Sky Sports[7]. According to British GQ, he holds football coaching qualifications and combined his sports knowledge with digital influence to lead his team throughout the competition. SDS FC, named after his podcast Sharky Does Sports, reflected his wider effort to bridge football and entertainment content. “I just want to help them… these guys are the ones that are really talented,” Sharky told GQ, referring to the players he coached and promoted through his platform. The article noted that Sharky had amassed over 2.2 million followers across his platforms and played a pivotal role in spotlighting unsigned talent and elevating the visibility of creator-led football events[8].

Under Sharky's management, SDS FC won their debut season[9][10]. Sharky’s team, SDS FC, secured victories over several 'high-profile' opponents during the Baller League UK tournament, including Deportrío, MVP United, and 26ers, the latter managed by former England international John Terry. Sharky commented, "I just beat John Terry as a gaffer, coach to coach. I'm an Arsenal fan. I grew up my whole life with John Terry giving me nightmares'.[11].

SDS reached the final by defeating Deportrio while MVPs overcame Yanited FC in 30-minute games played earlier on Thursday in the UK's "Baller League Final Four" [12]. SDS won the inaugural Baller League UK title[13] on 12 June 2025, defeating MVPs United 4–3 in the final[14]. at The O2 Arena.[15]

Following the final, Sharky was interviewed by GQ UK[8], where he spoke about SDS's journey, his coaching philosophy, and how the league helped players like Kazaiah Sterling return to the spotlight[16]

Collaboration with Arsenal FC

In 2025, Sharky began creating digital content for Arsenal FC’s official media channels[17]. His segments include formats such as “Guess the Gooner,”[18] 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. In July 2023, Sharky appeared as a guest on Arsenal Football Club’s official digital video series “Nketiah and Smith Rowe play Guess the Gooner”, joining players Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe to identify genuine Arsenal supporters among participants. His appearance highlighted his emerging role in bridging football culture and digital entertainment content for younger audiences[19]

In 2024, Sharky collaborated with Arsenal FC to present the club’s official Ball Squad trials for under-16s, held at the Emirates Stadium. The event was part of Arsenal’s youth engagement programme and was featured on the club’s website and social media platforms [20]

Charity Matches

Sharky participated in the inaugural Match for Hope charity football match on 23 February 2024 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Doha, alongside content creators and football legends. The event raised over US $8.8 million for the Education Above All Foundation and attracted more than 22 million viewers worldwide. The teams were managed by former professionals Arsène Wenger and Antonio Conte, with Sharky playing for Conte’s team[21][22]

He returned for the second edition on 14 February 2025 at Stadium 974 in Doha, featuring alongside high-profile figures such as Thierry Henry and Andrés Iniesta. The 2025 match raised approximately QAR 39 million (~US $10.7 million) with over 25 million viewers globally. Sharky captained Team Chunkz & iShowSpeed[23]

On 2 June 2024, Sharky played and hosted a football charity match along with Beta Squad and American YouTube group AMP[24] 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.[25]

Creator awards

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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About Sharky". YouTube.
  2. ↑ "Sharky Bio: Age, Family & Facts". beacons.ai. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Inside the Industry (2023-12-14). Sharky Reveals Beta Squad Secret to Success | Episode #10. Retrieved 2025-08-25 – via YouTube.
  4. ↑ Bhattacharya, Richik "anarkiddie" (2023-01-06). "Beta Squad's Sharky talks about YouTube Editions and shares his insights into content creation". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dixon, Eva (2024-12-13). "Verge Meets: Beta Squad". Verge Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Faith-Kelly, Killian (2025-06-16). "Could the Baller League save football?". British GQ. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  9. ↑ Morris, Aaron (2025-03-31). "Baller League Night 2 RECAP as Angry Ginge's Yanited dominate the standings". The Mirror. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Baller League: PK Humble, Angry Ginge and a glimpse into the 'future of football' after matchday one". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  12. ↑ "'Sharky'-led SDS win first Baller League UK title". The Straits Times. 2025-06-13. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  13. ↑ "SDS FC Triumphs in UK's First Baller League | Sports-Games". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  14. ↑ Will Stanley (2025-06-11). "Baller League Final Four betting offer: Get 50/1 on Yanited to be win the league". talkSPORT. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  15. ↑ "'Sharky'-led SDS win first Baller League UK title". Reuters. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ "I'M A BALLER! | Willock & Timbsy challenge Nelson & Sharky". www.arsenal.com. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  18. ↑ Arsenal (2023-12-21). GUESS THE GOONER 2 | Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Sharky & Frimmy. Retrieved 2025-06-19 – via YouTube.
  19. ↑ "Nketiah and Smith Rowe play Guess the Gooner". Nketiah and Smith Rowe play Guess the Gooner. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  20. ↑ "Sharky oversees our 2024/25 Ball Squad trials". Sharky oversees our 2024/25 Ball Squad trials. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  21. ↑ Salari, Fatemeh (2024-02-03). "Match for Hope: Qatar gears up for charity game featuring Chunkz, AboFlah and football legends". Doha News | Qatar. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  22. ↑ "More than 34,000 Spectators Attend Legendary 'Match for Hope' EAA Fundraiser by Q-Life | Education Above All Foundation". www.educationaboveall.org. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  23. ↑ Okpara, Elijah (2025-03-07). "Top 10 companies Globally and their contribution to greenhouse gases in million tCO2e". ResearchHub Technologies, Inc. doi:10.55277/researchhub.6yxtwclo.1.
  24. ↑ Davis, Daniel (2024-06-02). "Moment mystery Premier League footballer scores during Beta Squad game". Mail Online. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
  25. ↑ Mayo, Marc (2024-06-02). "Beta Squad vs AMP: Charity match abandoned after pitch invasion - LIVE!". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-19.

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