Phil Foden’s son, Ronnie, is on the verge of internet fame even at a young age, having gathered one million Instagram followers in less than 24 hours.
Ronnie gained attention for his charming dance moves and posing for photos during the UEFA Champions League final celebrations.
Meanwhile, Phil Foden, who plays for Manchester City, came on as a substitute for the injured Kevin De Bruyne in the first half and played a crucial role in securing a 1-0 victory against Inter Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul
The triumph was Man City’s first in the prestigious competition and helped complete a historic cup treble – the second for manager, Pep Guardiola.
Ronnie Foden followed by millions
Foden and his partner, Rebecca Cooke manage the Instagram account, which was likely opened after fans asked for more of their son’s cute antics.
ESPN FC spotted the followers count and reported it surpassed 1 million in less than 24 hours. He follows 64 people and has prominent followers like Chelsea star, Mason Mount.
According to Mirror UK, four-year-old Ronnie was given the nickname El Wey by some Spanish Man City fans after the final in Istanbul. The nickname is translated as ‘the dude’.
Ronnie’s moment with Rico Lewis
Sports Brief reported that Ronnie shared a cute moment with Rico Lewis after the final and was so immersed that he asked the academy graduate to send the video to his dad.
Lewis and El Wey were spotted dancing beside a car, with the 18-year-old filming the scene and the clip becoming one of the moments that introduced the child to the internet.
Foden scores a millennium goal
Sports Brief also reported that Foden scored Man City’s 1,000th goal under Pep Guardiola’s reign with the third score in the 3-0 win over West Ham United.
He was a worthy scorer, with the 22-year-old’s rise to the first team orchestrated by the Spanish boss, who helped him transition fully into a senior team star.