There is a huge network of clubs and associations across the country - and they're always looking for new players.
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ENGLAND
If you live in England, there are loads of top quality websites crammed with information on how you can start playing.
The game in England is run by 43 County Football Associations, who look after about 40,000 clubs - so the chances are there's one out there for you!
SCOTLAND
If you live in Scotland, there are loads of websites that are simply bursting with information.
Tom Johnston at the Scottish Football Association will tell you everything you need to know about youth football in Scotland.
Tom Johnston
Scottish Junior Football Association
Hampden Park
Glasgow G42 9AZ
Tel: 0141 620 4560
Fax: 0141 620 4561 scottishjuniorfa@scottish-football.com
And for the girls, Maureen McGonigle at Scottish Women's Football is the woman in the know.
Maureen McGonigle
Executive Administrator
Scottish Women's Football
Hampden Park
Glasgow
G42 9DF
Tel: 0141-620 4580
Fax: 0141-620 4581
swf@scottish-football.com
WALES
If you think you could be the next Ryan Giggs then there are lots of people waiting to hear from you.
Junior footballers in Wales have a wealth of football facts at their fingertips!
Be sure to visit the excellent Football Association of Wales Trust website.
It's got a great section which allows you to search easily for your nearest team, wherever you live in Wales.
NORTHERN IRELAND
There are 26 regional development officers in Northern Ireland, and with hundreds of clubs all over the province you're just a phone call away from some football action. And there's plenty more information on these NI websites:
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