SUMMARY
- Phil Foden, the Manchester City attacker, completed a treble-winning season with City.
- On social media, the 22-year-old player's son is rapidly gaining popularity, possibly surpassing him soon on influence.
Social media provides a platform for soccer players, particularly those who are well-known, to discuss their sentiments and exhibit their lives, both personally and professionally. Additionally, their family members become quite well-known on social media thanks to the soccer players.
One of them is soccer player Phil Foden of England. The brilliant attacker for Manchester City just finished a treble-winning campaign with the Cityzens. On social media, however, the 22-year-old player’s son is gaining momentum and might even eclipse him shortly. Ronnie has more Instagram followers than some soccer stars, with almost 3.6 million.
Ronnie gained notoriety by taking part in the celebration of Manchester City’s treble victory. The supporters and the soccer fans overall adored the cute child for his genuine feelings and swagger, making him one of the main attractions of the festivities.
Why is Ronnie Foden called “El Wey”?
Man City supporters nicknamed Ronnie Foden El Wey. In Spanish, it roughly translates to “That Dude.” The nickname can be an homage to former soccer greats identified by Portuguese or Spanish monikers. The Brazilian Ronaldo Nazario, commonly referred to as R9 or O Fenomeno, is still recognized as such. Fernando Torres, a former striker for Liverpool, was known as “El Nino (The Boy)”.
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After Phil Foden posted recordings of Ronnie in the locker room following games, the player became quite popular with fans. They included athletes engaging with the four-year-old, including Kyle Walker and Erling Haaland. Through his presence and jovial nature, Ronnie seems to have lifted the spirits of the City players en route to winning the treble.
Ronnie Foden has a contract with a top modeling agency
The four-year-old son of Phil Foden, Ronnie, has amassed over three million Instagram followers and become well-known on social media, landing him a modeling contract. This became possible after joining Manchester City’s celebrations when the team won the Treble last season (2022-23) and finished with Champions League glory in Turkey.
On social media, Ronnie has embraced his growing stardom. According to the Sun, the star’s parent-run Instagram account has amassed nearly four million followers and secured a modeling contract with a talent agency at a very young age.
Ronnie Foden teases Erling Haaland after their UCL win in 2023
The 4-year-old’s parents, Phil Foden and Rebecca Cooke welcomed him into the world in 2019, and admirers have loved him ever since. With a spring in his stride, Ronnie approached Haaland during the UCL celebrations and made a very funny remark. The 4-year-old, full of enthusiasm, suddenly materialized in front of the striker, who screamed, “Ronnie!”
“HAALAND I THOUGHT YOU WERE A GIRL!!” kkkkkkkkkkk ronnie foden todo mundo te ama pirralho
pic.twitter.com/LEpYrWAvxj— ɑrɑbel⁴ (@arwbel) June 13, 2023
Ronnie answered by saying, “Haaland! I thought you were a girl” Haaland, puzzled could only reply, “Did ya?” before “El Wey” rushed off to someplace else. Both the adorable moment and Ronnie Foden’s unique moniker have subsequently become popular on the internet.