By: Trends DeskNew Delhi | October 21, 2025 04:18 PM IST 3 min readSpeed has previously participated in exhibition matches where he was coached by none other than the legendary Arsène WengerYouTube star Darren Jason Warkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, recently revealed an unexpected ambition during one of his livestreams: he wants to play professional football in India. The 20-year-old American is already well-known for his admiration of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and is a familiar face at major football events, including the Ballon d’Or ceremony and the UEFA Champions League final.After previously challenging Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles to a race, Speed now appears to be turning his focus to the football pitch. During a recent YouTube live stream, he discovered that a mural of himself had been painted on a metro pillar in India. Shocked and pleasantly surprised, he shared his newfound interest in pursuing football in the country.“In India, they think I am a professional footballer. I might go pro in India. I should do that. I should play for Mumbai… I can become a professional footballer in India,” he said, expressing his eagerness to potentially join one of Mumbai’s football clubs.Watch the video:Clip: pic.twitter.com/ePXl4yafNQ— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) October 20, 2025 The clip has since gone viral on X, racking up thousands of views and sparking a lively discussion among fans. One user joked, “With the way the Indian football team is performing, Speed doesn’t seem like a bad option anymore.”Another wrote, “Honestly, at this point our team’s performance is so unpredictable that adding Speed might actually increase our win rate. Worth trying”. Others speculated, “Darren Watkins Jr. to Mumbai City FC. Here we go,” while some cautioned, “We are bad in football, that doesn’t mean this.”Also Read | IShowSpeed mobbed by frenzied fans in Chile; video goes viralInterestingly, Speed’s football experience isn’t entirely theoretical. He has previously participated in exhibition matches where he was coached by none other than the legendary Arsène Wenger, the former Arsenal manager.His ties to India aren’t just virtual either. The YouTuber has visited the country before, including a notable appearance at the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, making his presence widely known among local fans.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd