The Baller League is a high-intensity indoor football competition created by Felix Starck, and you may have come across clips online featuring former professional players alongside content creators. Its third season began on March 16 and is set to conclude with the finals on June 7.
Prime FC, managed by YouTuber KSI—who is also president of the UK version and co-founder of Prime alongside Logan Paul—have made headlines. The league’s official X account revealed that the team is about to make history by featuring the first active academy player in the competition.
That player is Toby Steward, a young goalkeeper from Portsmouth FC’s academy, who is making the move.
The switch is being treated as a formal transfer, with reports indicating that a medical waiver has been signed and the move has the club’s approval—making it a unique and groundbreaking case for Pompey under manager John Mousinho.
Steward’s current scholarship deal at Portsmouth’s academy is due to expire this summer, which raises doubts about him being offered a professional contract at the club. Reacting to the news, one fan suggested that after limited opportunities at youth level, the goalkeeper may be using this move to boost his profile and attract future opportunities in the game.
