Phil Foden

QUICK FACTS

• ·Born May 28, 2000 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
• ·Joined Manchester City at age 4 — never played for another club
• ·Six-time Premier League champion with Manchester City
• ·Champions League winner (2022–23 treble season)
• ·PFA Players' Player of the Year 2024
• ·Partner Rebecca Cooke is his childhood sweetheart; they have two sons
• ·Nicknamed 'The Stockport Icelands' — a true one-club man
• ·Plays with No. 47 at Man City — kept as a tribute to his academy days

Is Phil Foden single, dating or married?

Yes, Phil Foden is in a relationship with Rebecca Cooke.

Last verified: May 2026.

Who is Rebecca Cooke?

Rebecca Cooke is Phil Foden's childhood sweetheart and the mother of their children. The Stockport native has grown alongside one of England's greatest footballers, navigating fame with grace and warmth. Known for her natural style and authenticity on social media, Becky is a genuine personality who has built her own following far beyond her connection to Foden.

ABOUT

Phil Foden is the Stockport-born superstar who grew up at Manchester City and became England's most technically gifted player. A Premier League legend in the making, Foden dazzles with both feet and an encyclopaedic understanding of the game. Off the pitch, he is a devoted father and partner to his childhood sweetheart.

WORLD CUP 2026 OUTLOOK

Phil Foden heads to the 2026 World Cup as England's most technically gifted player and one of the Premier League's all-time greats in the making. At 26, he has evolved from prodigy to serial winner at club level and now carries serious responsibility for England, who will be desperate to end their World Cup drought. Under Gareth Southgate's successor, Foden's ability to operate as a false nine or in behind a striker gives England tactical flexibility. If England are to make it beyond the quarter-finals, Foden will need to produce his best form at the right moment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Phil Foden's girlfriend?

Phil Foden is in a long-term relationship with Rebecca Cooke, his childhood sweetheart from Stockport. They have two sons together and have been together since their teenage years. Rebecca keeps a relatively low public profile despite Foden's global fame.

How old is Phil Foden at the 2026 World Cup?

Phil Foden will be 26 years old during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (born May 28, 2000). He is considered to be entering his peak years as a footballer.

Has Phil Foden won the Champions League?

Yes. Phil Foden was a key part of Manchester City's historic treble-winning squad in the 2022–23 season, lifting the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup in the same season — the first English club to achieve this feat.

What is Phil Foden's Instagram?

His official Instagram handle is @philfoden.

Last verified: May 2026