The streamer has appointed the former footballer and actor as ‘official head coach’ of its Netflix Sports Club
Netflix has teamed up with Vinnie Jones to promote its slate of sports content.
Jones is “official head coach” of the “Netflix Sports Club” in a promo film built around the slogan, “We Don’t Play The Same” that showcases what Netflix calls “the unconventional icons and culture-defining stories of the 2026 sports slate”.
In the video, Jones and a team of analysts including Jamie Carragher observe members of the public attempting to mimic iconic moments like Jamie Vardy’s eagle celebration and Jerzy Dudek’s penalty-line antic.
The content also features cameos from Jamie Vardy, Big John, Danny Aarons and Specs.
Netflix’s forthcoming sports programming includes:
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones
In his own words, Jones charts his journey from the building sites of Wealdstone to FA Cup glory at Wembley and the hills of West Hollywood, revealing the true story of his dogged determination and relentless will to succeed against all the odds.
Untold UK: Jamie Vardy
This is football’s ultimate underdog story – told exactly as Vardy lived it.
Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul
After a turbulent 2004/05 season, Liverpool found themselves 3-0 down against AC Milan at the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final. What happened next became the greatest comeback in all of football history.
The Rest Is Football
Hosted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, The Rest is Football will be coming to Netflix as a daily TV show during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Filmed in a studio in the heart of New York, the show will feature game analysis, special guests, interviews and insights into the world’s largest sporting event. There will also be reporters dialled in straight from the England camp and fan zones. The series will be produced by Goalhanger (The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Politics).
Mourinho
Twenty years after he shocked the sporting world to lead FC Porto to Champions League victory, this documentary series will take an indepth look at the life and times of the footballing pioneer, Jose Mourinho.
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