
Phil Foden
Footballer
Phil Foden is an English midfielder who came through Manchester City’s academy. A lifelong City supporter, he made his first-team debut in 2017 and became a senior England international in 2020.

- Country
- England
- Club
- Manchester City
- Born
- 28 May 2000
Biography sources
Phil Foden photos
Photo credits
- Phil Foden · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Rebecca Cooke and Phil Foden in a family photograph shared in April 2024. · Sophie Eleanor Photography / @officialronniefoden_ · Instagram · @officialronniefoden_ ↗
- Phil Foden in Stockport for British GQ. · Niall Hodson · British GQ ↗
- Phil Foden · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Phil Foden · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Phil Foden · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Phil Foden · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Phil Foden · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Phil Foden · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Phil Foden signs a new Manchester City contract. · Manchester City ↗
- Rebecca Cooke and Phil Foden at the PFA Awards in 2024. · Peter Byrne / PA via AP · Nine ↗
- Rebecca Cooke and Phil Foden at the PFA Awards in 2024. · Getty Images · Nine ↗
- Phil Foden and Rebecca Cooke with their family in Lapland · Instagram · @officialronniefoden_ ↗
- Phil Foden on a family sleigh ride. · Instagram · @philfoden ↗
- Phil Foden with his family at a fairground · Instagram · @officialronniefoden_ ↗
- Phil Foden with his family at a fairground · Instagram · @officialronniefoden_ ↗
- Phil Foden with his family at a fairground · Instagram · @officialronniefoden_ ↗
Career and background
The 2023–24 season brought Foden a sweep of major individual honours: the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Season and Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year. He scored 27 times across all competitions as City won a fourth consecutive league title, contributing from both wide and central attacking positions.Source: Manchester City ↗
Relationship history
Phil Foden is in a long-term relationship with
Rebecca Cooke, whom he met while growing up in Stockport. They became parents to Ronnie in 2019 and later welcomed daughter True and a third child in June 2024. Their relationship has remained largely private as his football career has progressed.
Relationship sources
- Rebecca Cooke ManchesterWorld ↗
Children
- NameRonnieDate of birthOther parentRebecca Cooke ↗
- NameTrueDate of birthOther parentRebecca Cooke ↗
- NameName not publicly disclosedDate of birthOther parentRebecca Cooke ↗
The youngest child’s name and exact birth date are not confirmed here.
















