Clarke Carlisle is a former professional footballer. Hailed for his play as an excellent defender and role as Chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association, Clarke is also an ambassador for the mental health charity Mind. Suffering from depression and mental health issues throughout his adult life, Clarke speaks openly about his battle, working to break down the stigma around these issues.
\nClarke was part of the team that covered the World Cup from Brazil. He has authored two documentaries, Football\u2019s Suicide Secret and the critically acclaimed documentary \u201cIs Football Racist?\u201d, alongside penning his autobiography.
\nKnown for his eloquence and candour, Clarke has spoken openly about the depression which has dogged most of his adult life. Publicly discussing his mental health struggles and attempted suicide has put Clarke in a position of influence to aid the breakdown of the stigma around the subject. He is an ambassador for the mental health charity Mind and also the Premier League Kick It Out Campaign, which promotes inclusion and equality in football.
\nA prominent face in football, even since his retirement in 2013, he was formerly the PFA Chairman, and the first current, at the time, professional footballer to appear on the BBC\u2019s Question Time. He can also claim to have won Britain\u2019s brainiest Footballer as well as appearing on three episodes of Channel 4 prime time quiz show Countdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"