Footballers from Forest Gate

Jay Aston Emmanuel-Thomas (born 27 December 1990) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Livingston. A product of the Arsenal Academy, he is a versatile forward and can play as a winger or striker.

Antony Richard Cottee (born 11 July 1965), is an English former professional footballer and manager who now works as a television football commentator.

Llewellyn Charles "Alan" Curbishley (born 8 November 1957) is an English former football player and manager. He played as a midfielder for West Ham United, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion and has worked in the Premier League in management roles at Charlton Athletic and West Ham United. In December 2013 he was appointed technical director at Fulham only to be removed from the role in February 2014. He again joined Fulham's coaching staff in March 2015.

Christopher William Gerard Hughton (born 11 December 1958) is a former professional footballer and football manager who was most recently manager of Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland national team and in 1979, he became the first mixed race player to represent the nation.

Jason Benedict Lee (born 9 May 1971) is an English former footballer and manager.

Bondz Bondzanga N'Gala (born 13 September 1989) is an English professional footballer. He previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Yeovil Town, Barnet and Crawley Town.

Joseph Widdowson (born 28 March 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two club Leyton Orient.

Trevor James Morgan (born 30 September 1956) is an English football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of Philippines Football League club United City.

Clayton Alexander Fortune (born 10 November 1982) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.

Donny Gary Barnard (born 1 July 1984) is a professional footballer who plays for Harlow Town.