PHIL Foden joined Man City's academy at the tender age of four before breaking into the first team aged just 17.
Every step of the way his has been supporting her boy. Here's everything you need to know about her.
Who is Phil Foden's mum Claire Rowlands?
Claire Rowlands, 45, is the mother of — one of ’s most talented footballers.
Born and raised in Stockport, she has been a driving force behind success.
Claire told the Telegraph that was “the cheapest kid ever,” before adding: “No games, no toys, nothing — just a football.”
Supportive mother
Claire's dedication to her son's football career began early.
joined Manchester City's academy at just four years old, and Claire was there every step of the way to encourage him.
In 2022, explained: “City were training the under-6s and I think I might have only been four at the time and they asked the school if they had anyone else who could play, and my PE teacher said ‘yeah we have this little guy who is pretty good'.
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“So they brought me out for individual training and then gave me a card to give to my parents — and I have been there ever since!”
Claire's passion for football is evident — she even supports her son's team, , while her husband, Phil Sr., supports Manchester United.
Family
Claire is a mother of five children: Phil, Callum, Kenzi, Lois, and Avayah.
In January 2019, Phil had his first son, Ronnie with at the age of 18, .
They later welcomed two more children to their brood.
His mum Claire stepped in to help with childcare responsibilities while Phil focused on his footballing commitments.
Protective parent
Claire is known for her strong personality and protective instincts when it comes to her family.
One notable incident occurred at a boxing event in Manchester in 2022, when .
She was seemingly after loss in his .
The clip, which was widely shared on and filmed in , began with a seething Phil turning as he appeared to be goaded following City's 3-2 loss to earlier that day.
His girlfriend shouted at the aggressors: “Who you calling a c***?”
The couple walked into a private room in the arena
Phil's mum Claire was then seen walking out and asking the group: “Right, who's calling him?”
One of the men replied: “No one.”
Claire said: “Right, then f*** off.”
She appeared to push out at a man in a black jacket, forcing him back several steps, before the attacker stepped in and took a swing at her.
It's not clear if the blow connected, but Claire reeled backwards before a man in a black baseball hat stepped in to defend her.
Derogatory chant at the derby
slammed United fans for “shameful” chants about ‘s mum during the Manchester derby on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Some sections of the home crowd were heard chanting “, your mum is a s**g”; during the stalemate.
City boss Guardiola condemned the fans responsible, saying: “It was a lack of class.
“We are so exposed in — managers, owners and football players especially.”;
He added: “I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of .
“It’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed.”;
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Phil responded on .
Alongside five photos of himself from the match, theMan Citystar wrote: “We keep going.”
