British actor Tom Holland, globally recognized for his portrayal of Peter Parker in the Spider-Man franchise, has shared the origins of his football fandom, admitting that his decision to support Tottenham Hotspur is one he now regrets. Speaking on The Dish podcast with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett while promoting his project, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the 30-year-old actor reflected on the frustrations of being a Spurs supporter.
Holland admitted that he was not initially a football fan during his youth, having preferred rugby. His eventual transition into football fandom was driven by a social desire to participate in conversations on film sets, where he often felt excluded when colleagues discussed weekend matches. The actor’s path to choosing a team was heavily influenced by his brothers.
His brother Harry was the first in the family to commit to a club, choosing Tottenham. When their younger brother Sam expressed an interest in following Harry, he was discouraged from doing so due to the difficulties associated with supporting the club. Consequently, Sam chose to support Arsenal, and their youngest brother, Paddy, followed suit. Holland explained that he could not bear to leave Harry isolated in his fandom, so he chose to support Tottenham, a decision he described as one of the worst he has ever made.
Despite his current regrets, Holland has previously voiced his support for rival teams in high-stakes matches. During the same podcast appearance, he confessed to supporting Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League final while watching with his brother, acknowledging that his admission might upset fellow Tottenham fans. His relationship with the club has fluctuated over the years; in 2023, he expressed genuine enjoyment of the team’s style of play under then-manager Ange Postecoglou, particularly during the club's run to the 2019 Champions League final. While Postecoglou helped the club win the Europa League in 2025, ending a 17-year trophy drought, the team has since struggled, finishing 17th in the Premier League table last season.
But when I started working on film sets, it's all anyone talks about on a Monday morning is the football over the weekend.
However, the North London side has since fallen from grace, finishing 17th in the Premier League table last season.
