Charlie Daniels has become one of the first Premier League players to commit to the charity initiative Common Goal.
Daniels and Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson, 23, have both pledged to donate at least 1% of their Premier League salaries to high-impact football charities around the world.
Daniels and Mawson are the first English footballers to join Common Goal, the charity pioneered by Manchester United and Spain player, Juan Mata, in August this year.
“I’ve experienced pretty much everything that you can live as a player in England, maybe that’s why I’ll never forget where I’ve come from,” explained Daniels.
“Football is such an important part of my life, as it is for so many people in this country. It just seems right that our national sport gives something back to society. Common Goal is the most effective and long-lasting way for players to make a difference. If my pledge can help spread the idea of Common Goal, especially among the younger players, then it will be one of the proudest achievements of my career.”
Juan Mata welcomed his first English Common Goal teammates: “I’ve been speaking to several English players who have shown an interest in Common Goal and it’s brilliant that Charlie and Alfie are the first players to make the pledge.
"They are both top Premier League players and their commitment is a great step in the evolution of Common Goal.”
Jürgen Griesbeck, Common Goal CEO said: “The fact that both Charlie and Alfie have reached the richest league in the world the hard way – coming up through the divisions – makes their joining Common Goal all the more authentic.
"Their stories are true to life, true to professional football and they are both perfect additions to Common Goal. We’ll be sharing more news very soon.”
