Ed Sheeran's full name is Edward Christopher Sheeran

Sheeran's parents are both art historians and he has an older brother named Matthew

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He used to work as a pizza delivery boy before making it big in the music industry

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Sheeran has a tattoo of a ketchup bottle on his arm because he loves ketchup so much

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In 2013, Ed Sheeran was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to music and charity

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He is a huge fan of the TV show "Game of Thrones" and even made a cameo appearance in one episode

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Ed Sheeran has a scar on his face from a sword attack that happened during a party at James Blunt's house

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He has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time

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Sheeran is close friends with fellow musician Taylor Swift and has opened for her on tour

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Sheeran has a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive weeks in the UK top 10 with his album "Divide.

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