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Matt Ritchie career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
ReadingReading
25
843
6
1
League OneLeague One
25
843
6
1
24/25
PortsmouthPortsmouth
40
2217
1
5
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
1
27
0
0
ChampionshipChampionship
39
2190
1
5
23/24
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
13
128
0
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
13
128
0
1
22/23
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
7
39
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
7
39
0
0
21/22
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
18
1337
2
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
18
1337
2
0
20/21
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
18
1350
2
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
18
1350
2
0
19/20
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
18
1315
1
2
Premier LeaguePremier League
18
1315
1
2
18/19
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
36
2928
8
2
Premier LeaguePremier League
36
2928
8
2
17/18
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
35
2804
5
3
Premier LeaguePremier League
35
2804
5
3
16/17
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
45
3775
8
14
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
3
239
1
2
ChampionshipChampionship
42
3536
7
12
15/16
BournemouthBournemouth
39
3076
6
4
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
2
104
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
37
2972
6
4
14/15
BournemouthBournemouth
46
3710
17
15
ChampionshipChampionship
46
3710
17
15

International career

SeasonTeam
16/17
ScotlandScotland
5
252
0
0
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
5
252
0
0
14/15
ScotlandScotland
5
252
1
1
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
5
252
1
1

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Frequently asked questions

Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.

Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.

Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.

Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.

Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.

Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.

Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.

While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.