John Farnworth

John Farnworth
Farnworth performing in Singapore in 2011, where he broke two records
Born	(1986-01-18) January 18, 1986 (age 31) Longridge, Lancashire, England
Nationality	British
Known for	football freestyler

John Farnworth (born 18 January 1986) is a football freestyler, entertainer, and actor. He holds four Guinness World Records including the most around the worlds in under a minute.

John Farnworth was born in Longridge, and grew up in Preston. He apprenticed as footballer in the youth teams of Preston North End, yet John is a Manchester United supporter.

Farnworth's grandfather played for Accrington Stanley & Burnley FC wanted to sign him. John's Grandfather went on to be a Headteacher & one of 150 invited to Buckingham Palace.

At the age of 14, he read Simon Clifford's Learn to play the Brazilian Way and, giving up professional football aspirations, started to practice the freestyle skills that were illustrated in the book. After a year of training, Farnworth joined one of the Clifford-franchised Brazilian Soccer Schools, in Manchester. The schools' Futebol de Salão use a size-two weighted ball which aids and improves skilful play.

He went to St Cecilia's School in Longridge & Newman College Preston - where he performed at every opportunity he got. Both school & college supported John's ambitions.

John presently holds eight Guinness World Records, has travelled the world performing & presenting motivational talks. John is a regular on the BBC.

In 2004, John Farnworth met with football performer Mr Woo who invited him to his exhibition contest in London, which Farnworth won through the guidance of David Ward. The win brought him media exposure in the United Kingdom and abroad and Farnworth started touring, exhibiting his skills. In December 2006, he competed in the "Masters of The Game" tournament and won by defeating his teacher and idol Mr Woo.