Dev Bajwa

About

Social media star, author, and founder/CEO of Hobby FC, an online platform for soccer fans and merchandise collectors. A lifelong soccer fanatic who had dreams of pursuing an on-field career before a back injury forced him to change his trajectory, he authored the 2020 book The Football Spider Web: How the Beautiful Game Has Evolved. He also boasts a substantial audience on social media, with over 600,000 followers on his ammandev Instagram account, having gained popularity for his comedic POV videos and relatable scenario reenactments. 

Before Fame

In 2018, he graduated with 1st class honors from the University of Westminster with a bachelor's degree in law. He also completed a Law LLB course on numerous aspects of the legal field, including tort law, entertainment law, and equity & trusts. After graduating, he worked in several Recruiting and Talent Acquisition roles for companies like Pivotal London Digital Media, Omnicom Media Group, Bulk, and Sports Interactive.

Trivia

In November of 2020, he launched his self-titled YouTube channel, which has at times presented a stark contrast to the comedic and playful content shared on his Instagram account. His channel has focused largely on soccer and other sports, featuring athlete interviews, sporting book reviews, and rankings like "Diego Forlán's Greatest Hits at Manchester United" and "The Most Influential Footballer Ever." 

Family Life

In the year 2018, he and Chitraleka Dance Company performer Anaya Vasudha Bolar began dating after having met one another through Instagram.

Associated With

In July 2023, he shared a video on his YouTube channel discussing Wayne Rooney's debut for Manchester United. On October 16, later that same year, he also posted a short video in which he performed street interviews at the KSI vs. Tommy Fury professional boxing match outside of AO Arena in Manchester.