Rico Lewis facts for kids
Lewis with Manchester City in 2024
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Rico Mark Lewis | ||
| Date of birth | 21 November 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Bury, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.69 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back, defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Manchester City | ||
| Number | 82 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2022 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Manchester City | 58 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:37, 11 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:10, 14 November 2024 (UTC) |
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Rico Mark Lewis (born 21 November 2004) is a talented English footballer. He plays as a full-back or defensive midfielder for the famous club Manchester City. Rico also represents the England national team.
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Early Life and Inspiration
Rico Mark Lewis was born in Bury, England, on November 21, 2004. When he was growing up, Rico looked up to the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Rico has a background that includes Jamaican heritage.
Club Career Highlights
Starting at Manchester City
Rico Lewis joined the Manchester City 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. He even became the captain of the under-18 team for the 2021–22 season. Under his leadership, the team won their league title.
Making His Senior Debut (2022–23)
Rico first sat on the bench for Manchester City's senior team at the start of the 2022–23 season. He made his first appearance in the Premier League on August 13, 2022. This was against AFC Bournemouth, where he came on as a substitute.
A few months later, on October 5, Rico played his first UEFA Champions League match. This was in a big 5–0 win against Copenhagen. He came on as a substitute in that game too.
First Champions League Start and Goal
Rico got his first chance to start a Champions League match on November 2, 2022. He scored a goal in that game, helping his team come back 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 only 17 years and 346 days old! He also became Manchester City's youngest Champions League scorer.
Later that year, on December 28, he made his first start in the Premier League. This was in a 3–1 victory over Leeds United.
Winning Trophies with City
The 2022–23 season was amazing for Manchester City and Rico.
- On May 20, 2023, Manchester City won the 2022–23 Premier League title. Rico played in 14 matches that season, starting 10 of them.
- His team also won the FA Cup. Rico played in all the FA Cup games except the final.
- On June 10, Manchester City won the UEFA Champions League for the very first time. Rico was on the bench for the final. Winning these three trophies (Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League) is called a "continental treble."
Continuing Success (2023–Present)
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Rico Lewis signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City on August 16, 2023. He scored his first league goal for the club on December 16, 2023, in a 2–2 draw against Crystal Palace.
On December 22, Rico started 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.
More recently, on April 27, 2025, Rico scored his first FA Cup goal. It was in the second minute of City's 2–0 semi-final win against Nottingham Forest. This helped his team reach their third FA Cup final in a row.
Playing for England
Youth Teams
Rico has played for England at different youth levels.
- In September 2021, he scored for the England under-18 team in a draw against Wales.
- On September 21, 2022, he made his debut for the under-19 team.
- He then played for the under-21s for the first time on March 28, 2023.
Senior England Team
Rico Lewis got his first call-up to the senior England national team on November 13, 2023. This was for their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches. He made his debut on November 20, playing the whole game in a 1–1 draw against North Macedonia. This result helped England secure a top spot for Euro 2024.
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
