Rico Lewis is a young and talented footballer who plays for Manchester City and the England national team.

He is one of the most promising stars in the world of football, having achieved remarkable feats at a very young age.

He has won several trophies and awards with his club and country and has faced some challenges and controversies in his career.

Profile

• Full name: Rico Lewis
• Date of birth: November 20, 2004
• Age: 20 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bury, Greater Manchester, England
• Nationality: English
• Profession: Footballer
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.69 m)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: €3.00m

Early Life and Education

Rico Lewis was born on November 21, 2004, in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. He is of mixed ethnicity, with his father of Jamaican descent and his mother of Irish descent.

He grew up in a working-class family and faced some hardships in childhood. He attended St. Gabriel’s RC High School in Bury, where he excelled in academics and sports.

He started playing football at the age of four and joined Manchester City’s academy at the age of eight.

He showed great potential and talent in football and was regarded as one of the best prospects in the academy.

He also played for various local teams and schools in his area. He completed his GCSEs in 2020 and decided to pursue his football career full-time.

Personal Life

Rico Lewis is currently single and has not been romantically linked with anyone.

He prefers to keep his personal life private and does not share much about his family, friends, or hobbies.

He is focused on his football career and education, as he is studying for a degree in business management online.

Career

Rico Lewis made his senior debut for Manchester City on September 14 2022, at 17, in a Champions League group stage match against Sevilla.

He came on as a substitute in the 75th minute and scored the winning goal in the 89th minute, becoming the youngest player to score in the Champions League.

He also received racist abuse from some Sevilla fans during the match, which he reported to the referee and the authorities.

He was praised by his manager, teammates, and fans for his performance and his courage. He made his Premier League debut on September 18 2022, in a 3-0 win over Southampton.

He soon became a regular starter for Manchester City, playing as a right-back or a defensive midfielder.

He helped his team win the FA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Premier League title in the 2022–23 season, becoming the first player to achieve this feat in the same season.

He scored his first league goal for Manchester City on December 16 2023, in a 2–2 draw against Crystal Palace.

He also played in the Champions League final on May 28 2024, where Manchester City lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich. He has made 62 appearances and scored 7 goals for Manchester City.

Rico Lewis represented England at various youth levels, from under-15 to under-21. He captained the under-18 team to win the 2021–22 season title.

He made his senior debut for England on October 11 2023, in a World Cup qualifier against Poland. He came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute and assisted the third goal in a 3-0 win. He has one cap for the England senior team so far.

Awards

Rico Lewis has won several awards and accolades in his football career, individually and collectively. Some of them are:

• FA Cup: 2022–23 (Manchester City)
• UEFA Super Cup: 2023 (Manchester City)
• Premier League: 2022–23 (Manchester City)
• UEFA European Under-18 Championship: 2021–22 (England)
• UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season: 2022–23
• PFA Young Player of the Year: 2022–23
• Premier League Young Player of the Season: 2022–23
• BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year: 2023

Controversy

Rico Lewis has faced controversy and criticism in his football career, both on and off the pitch. Some of them are:

• He was accused of diving and cheating by opponents and pundits, especially after winning a controversial penalty in the FA Cup final against Chelsea in 2023. He denied the allegations and said the defender fouled him.
• He was involved in a heated argument with his teammate Raheem Sterling in a training session after Sterling accused him of being selfish and arrogant. The two players had to be separated by their manager and other players. They later apologized to each other and the team and said they had resolved their differences.
• He was fined and suspended by the FA for two matches in 2024 after he was found guilty of breaching the betting rules. He admitted that he had placed bets on some football matches involving his own team through a friend’s account.
• He said he was unaware of the rules and did not intend to influence the outcome of the matches. He apologized for his mistake and said he would learn from it.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @rico_lewis
• Twitter handle: @rico_lewis

Net Worth

Rico Lewis has a net worth of €3.00m.

He earns a weekly salary of €100,000 from Manchester City, and also has endorsement deals with Nike, Pepsi, and EA Sports. He is one of the world’s highest-paid and most valuable young players.

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