John Player & Sons Cigarettes

John Player & Sons, commonly known as Players, is a legendary cigarette and tobacco brand with roots dating back to the 19th century in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The brand became a cornerstone of the British tobacco industry and was one of the founding companies of the Imperial Tobacco Group in 1901.

While the brand originated in the UK, its Irish division, John Player & Sons Ltd (headquartered in Dublin as seen on the packaging), has historically managed the distribution and branding for the Republic of Ireland. Production today takes place across various international facilities owned by the parent company.

The brand is currently owned by Imperial Brands PLC (formerly Imperial Tobacco), a British multinational tobacco company. Imperial Brands is one of the world's largest tobacco entities, managing a vast portfolio of international brands and operating globally with headquarters based in Bristol, England.