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Who is Love Island star and ex-Sheffield Utd footballer Mike Boateng?

The Manchester-based police offer and now current Love Island contestant has had a previous life as a footballer – so which clubs did he play for?

If you've been watching Love Island this season, chances are you've noticed contestant Mike Boateng, who has emerged as an early favourite in the reality show owing to his budding romance with Leanne.

In one of his first conversations with Leanne, he mentioned his previous career as a footballer – but who did he play for, and what sort of success did he have?

Goal takes a look.