Pop star Justin Bieber surprised students at a North London school when he turned up for a game of football.

The singer who’s in London for the beginning of the British leg of his Purpose world tour, took some time out from being an international superstar to join the senior football team at Highgate School.

Students tweeted their surprise that the mega star had temporarily joined the senior football team.

The singer remained in his skinny jeans and t-shirt, but donned a Highgate bib for the duration of his kick-about with the North London students.

The appearance from the controversial star was a major change from last week when Bieber attempted to go incognito in Amsterdam with a fake beard and sunglasses.

His stint at The O2 continues until Saturday.