Rico Lewis facts for kids
Lewis with Manchester City in 2024
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 November 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Bury, Greater Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 m) | ||
| Playing position | Full-back, defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 82 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2022– | Manchester City | 49 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2019–2020 | England U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | England U18 | 7 | (1) |
| 2022 | England U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | England U21 | 6 | (0) |
| 2023– | England | 5 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Rico Mark Lewis (born 21 November 2004) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a defender or a defensive midfielder for the Premier League club Manchester City. He also plays for the England national team.
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Early Life and Inspiration
Rico Mark Lewis was born on 21 November 2004 in Bury, England. When he was young, Rico was inspired by the famous boxer Muhammad Ali. Rico's family background is from Jamaica.
Club Career Highlights
Joining Manchester City's Academy
Rico Lewis started his football journey early. He joined Manchester City's youth academy when he was just eight years old. By the age of 15, he was already part of the club's under-18 team. For the 2021–22 season, he became the captain of the under-18 team, leading them to win the league title.
Making His Mark in 2022–23
Rico quickly moved up to the senior team. He was first named on the bench for Manchester City's opening match of the 2022–23 season. A week later, on 13 August 2022, he made his first appearance in the Premier League against AFC Bournemouth. He came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute.
On 5 October, Rico made his debut in the UEFA Champions League in a big 5–0 win against Copenhagen. He came on as a substitute in that match too.
First Start and Record-Breaking Goal
Rico got his first start in the Champions League on 2 November 2022. He scored a goal that helped his team come back from behind to win 3–1 against Sevilla. This goal was special because it made him the youngest player ever to score on his first Champions League start. He was 17 years and 346 days old. He also became Manchester City's youngest ever Champions League scorer. During this match, Rico experienced some unfair treatment from a few fans, which is something football organizations are working to stop.
On 28 December, he made his first start in the Premier League. This was in a 3–1 win over Leeds United.
Winning the Treble
The 2022–23 season was amazing for Rico and Manchester City.
- On 20 May 2023, Manchester City won the 2022–23 Premier League title. Rico played in 14 matches, starting 10 of them.
- His team also won the FA Cup. Rico played in all the FA Cup games except the final. Winning both the Premier League and FA Cup is called a "domestic double."
- To top it off, on 10 June, Manchester City won the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. Rico was an unused substitute in the final. Winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in one season is known as a "continental treble."
Continuing Success (2023–Present)
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Rico's great performances led to a new five-year contract with Manchester City on 16 August 2023. He scored his first league goal for the club on 16 December in a 2–2 draw against Crystal Palace.
On 22 December, Rico played in central midfield in the final of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. Manchester City beat Fluminense 4–0 to become world champions for the first time.
International Career
Rico Lewis has represented England at various youth levels before playing for the senior national team.
- In September 2021, he scored for the England under-18 team in a match against Wales.
- On 21 September 2022, he made his debut for the under-19 team.
- He then played for the under-21s for the first time on 28 March 2023.
Playing for the Senior England Team
On 13 November 2023, Rico received his first call-up to the senior England national team. He made his debut on 20 November in a 1–1 draw against North Macedonia. This result helped England secure a top spot for the Euro 2024 tournament.
Honours
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2022–23, 2023–24
- FA Cup: 2022–23; runner-up: 2023–24
- FA Community Shield: 2024
- UEFA Champions League: 2022–23
- UEFA Super Cup: 2023
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2023
Images for kids
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Lewis with Manchester City in 2024
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Lewis playing for Manchester City in 2023
See also
In Spanish: Rico Lewis para niños
